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South Lake Tahoe cannabis sales could be delayed with possible referendum

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - September 21, 2018 is the date the City of South Lake Tahoe will start accepting development agreements for the six cannabis licenses up for grabs after City Council approved a cannabis ordinance on August 21, 2018.

That is, unless a group spearheaded by Cody Bass of Tahoe Wellness Cooperative and his attorney James Anthony gets enough signatures to stop the process.

Over 150,000 rides made on Lime bikes and scooters in South Lake Tahoe

This summer has been a big one for Lime rides in South Lake Tahoe. Since they launches in May there have been over 100,000 scooter rides and over 50,000 bike rides on the popular lime green rentals. Lime started with bikes on May 21 and Scooters on June 6.

Fire dangers prompt ban on target shooting in National Forest

Due to extremely dry vegetation and very high fire danger, recreational target shooting is prohibited in the Eldorado National Forest until at least October 9, 2018. In the Lake Tahoe Basin, it is not prohibited but they suggest those wishing to target shoot go to one of the legal ranges in Carson City or Gardnerville for safety reasons.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

8/29

Douglas County senior scammed out of $34,000 over 20-month period

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) recently made connections with a senior citizen through their new Caring Neighbors Program. They found the senior had been scammed out of over $34,000 over the past 20 months.

In the program, a deputy and a volunteer visit seniors to obtain needed information such as consent, next of kin and medication information. The information is beneficial in case of a future emergency involving the senior citizen.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

8/15

Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe

The following 53 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of July, 2018.

ADA COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS INC
ALECO ELECTRIC INC.
AMUNDSON ROOFING INC
ANDREOZZI SHARED HOME RENTAL
AROUND THE LAKE ROOFING
BE FRESH CLEANING SERVICE
BIG BLUE SPA SERVICE AND REPAIR
BRYCE CONSULTING INC
CAPITOL HELICOPTERS INC
CHRIS STINSON CONSTRUCTION
DESTINATIONS CONSULTING GROUP
DREW IN TAHOE
DZIERZAWSKI SHARED HOME RENTAL
EMMET FIXES IT
FOREST CLEANING
GARCIA SHARED HOME RENTAL
GLENN AUMEN CROWN TAXI DRIVER
GO GREEN CONSTRUCTION INC
INDIGENOUS FARMS

South Lake Tahoe man arrested in Carson City for alleged 3rd DUI

A 52-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested in the area of North Curry and West Spear streets for felony suspicion of third DUI, driving on a revoked license, and following too close, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Ragan Allen Stacey was arrested after deputies responded to a two vehicle crash Saturday evening. Dispatch advised the driver of one of the vehicles was walking away from the crash, and deputies were able to locate him on North Curry Street.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

8/8

12:34 a.m. - Bear Break-in - Country Club Dr

Cannabis ordinance up for final vote at South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting

The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be continuing their July 17 discussion and voting on the new cannabis ordinance at their next meeting on Tuesday, August 21.

If approved, the new ordinance will replace the existing medical marijuana ordinance.

To enter the cannabis industry in South Lake Tahoe, businesses will have to obtain a Use Permit, a Development Agreement and a Public Safety License.

No more than two retailers, two microbusinesses and two cultivators. No person can own more than one cannabis business, and no more than one cannabis business can exist on a lot or parcel.

Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe

The following 51 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of June, 2018.

1037 MARJORIE
ACE HEATING AND COOLING INC
ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT SEALING
ALL PLUMBING AND HEATING
ALOHA BOOKKEEPING COMPANY
ANDY'S CANDY CLEANING SERVICE
BEAU AND ARROW EVENT COMPANY
BIRCH SHARED HOME RENTAL
BRIAN WILSON HANDYMAN
BRUNACINI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CAPTURED BY CANDICE PHOTOGRAPHY
CBC CONSTRUCTION
CHARIOT TRANSIT INC.
COCO'S CLEANING
DART AND ASSOCIATES
DELTA BUILDING MAINTENANCE
EL NIDO MOTEL
FASHION SUNGLASSES FOR LESS
FORREST HUETT CRAFTS

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

8/1

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

7/25

8:20 a.m. - Lost Property - Cornelian Dr - LOST CELL PHONE

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care opens their doors for annual tours

Event Date: 
August 4, 2018 - 10:30am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For 40 years, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) has been serving the South Lake Tahoe Community, and on Saturday, August 4 they are holding their annual Open House and opening up their doors to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This is the one time a year the general public can walk the grounds where wild birds and animals are being rehabilitated prior to their release back into the wild.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log

7/18

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay and Tahoma. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

7/4
3:41

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

6/27

7:25 a.m. - Coroner Investigaton - South Lake Tahoe - 33-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED AFTER BEING HIT BY VEHICLE ON HWY 50.

6/28

Special South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Monday

Event Date: 
July 2, 2018 - 9:00am

There will be a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Monday, June 2 starting at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at the airport.

Cannabis is the topic of the main reason for the meeting, both a vote on a tax measure for the November ballot and a public hearing on the zoning and regulations of adult use cannibus businesses and the medical marijuana dispensary.

DUI checkpoint in South Lake Tahoe Saturday

On Saturday, June 30, 2018, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), South Lake Tahoe Area, will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in the east area of El Dorado County. The checkpoint will be setting up at approximately 8:00 p.m. and will be operational at 9:00 p.m. The checkpoint will conclude at approximately 2:00 a.m.

It is unknown where it will be set up but could be anywhere from Meyers to the state line. Designate a sober driver if you plan to go out and drink.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

6/13

10:27 a.m. - Search and Rescue - Echo Summit - RESCUE FOR INJURED 56-YEAR-OLD FEMALE HORSEBACK RIDER AND HORSE.

Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe

The following 44 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of May, 2018.

5/1
BELLICK CONSTRUCTION INC
DMITRIS ART & DESIGN
ENSYNC SPIN STUDIO
HERITAGE ANCIENT NUTRITION BAR
BODYWORKS MASSAGE THERAPY

5/2
CEDAR INN AND SUITES

5/3
METRO SIGN LAKE TAHOE

5/4
CHICKEN IN A BARREL
MCPARLAND SHARED VACATION RENTAL

5/7
MOUNTAIN BREWS
SKATEHOUSE
TAHOE BEAR BOX CO

5/10
ELIZABETH WEDDING DESIGNS

5/14
MADOLE CONSTRUCTION
PORTER ROOFING
THORPE DESIGN
WELLBEING CONSTRUCTION INC

5/15
TALLAC CATERING COMPANY
YANLING XU MASSAGE THERAPY

Education key to user safety on e-scooters in South Lake Tahoe

You can't miss them. A person buzzing down the road or bike path on a lime green electric scooter, courtesy of the newest and hottest trend, scooter sharing. In South Lake Tahoe, Lime Bike introduced the scooters a few weeks ago, and since then the popularity has increased daily.

One thing every user has is a huge smile on their face. One thing most riders don't have is a helmet and knowledge of electric scooter laws.

According to the LimeBike website, their scooters, Lime-S, are custom designed by

New issue of Tahoe In Depth now available

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has published the summer 2018 edition of Tahoe In Depth. The award-winning newspaper, in its sixth year of publication, strives to provide residents, visitors, and policymakers with information about protecting, enjoying, and exploring the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The summer 2018 edition includes a special report on 10 years of fighting aquatic invasive species at Lake Tahoe, as well as the 10th anniversary of the watercraft inspection program that has successfully prevented any new introductions of aquatic invasive species over the last decade.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

June 6

8:56 a.m. - Burglary - Standford Hill Rd - R/P REPORTED A BURGLARY.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

5/30

City Council to look at marijuana sales ordinance during Tuesday's meeting

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At their May 1 meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council gave direction to the City Attorney's office to draft ordinances to regulate sales, cultivation and distribution of medical and adult-use cannabis.

Consensus at that meeting was to allow for two micro-businesses, two retail businesses, two cultivation businesses up to 5,000 square feet and unlimited testing labs.

At that same meeting, the Council assigned councilmembers Austin Sass and Brooke Laine to an ordinance sub-comittee and they have worked on the ordinance will be voted on Tuesday.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

5/23

8:00 a.m. - Assist Other Agency - Johnson Blvd - SLT PD DETECTIVES REQUESTED ASSISTANCE WITH ARREST OF 29-YEAR-OLD MALE.

Joint CA and NV sting operations net 16 people posing as contractors

Sting operations in Zephyr Cove and South Lake Tahoe caught 16 people posing as licensed contractors. The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) teamed with the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, May 16, and the following day in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.

Caltrans awards $9.5M contract for Highway 50 repaving at El Dorado County line

The main artery between South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento/Bay area will be getting a much needed repaving job with funds from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the gas tax increase that went into effect January 1, 2018.

Caltrans will repave 200 lane miles on U.S. Highway 50 from the El Dorado/Sacramento County line to west of Sunrise Boulevard in Sacramento County from the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

Funds generated because of the bill's passing come from:
A 12-cent-a-gallon increase on gas excise tax
A 20-cent-a-gallon increase in diesel excise tax

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

5/3

11:00 a.m. - Contempt of Court/Violation of Court Order - Cherry Hills Cr - A TAHOE RESIDENT REPORTED THAT A NEIGHBOR HAS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY VIOLATING A RESTRAINING ORDER.

Four vying for El Dorado County Supervisor, District 5

There are four people running for El Dorado County Supervisor for the 5th District on June 5: Incumbent Sue Novasel and challengers Kenny Curtzwiler, Norma Santiago and Jeffrey Spencer. The 5th District covers Pollock Pines to South Lake Tahoe and Tahoma.

South Tahoe Now asked each candidate the same questions, and here are all of their answers, exactly as they were presented to us.

Sue Novasel
Occupation: El Dorado County Supervisor – District V
Past political history:
2015 – Present: County Supervisor, District V

Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe in March and April

The following 39 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of March, 2018 and 25 in April.

3/1
South Shore Rock Rods

3/5
Simple, LLC

3/6
Allegro
Rideshare Business - name not disclosed

3/7
Jimmy's Restaurant
The Landing Resort and Spa
Vinyl Jacks

3/9
EMC Safety Products

3/12
Jessica Lenzini Massage Therapy
Marlene Zepeda Housekeeping

3/13
696 San Francisco Triplex
888 San Jose Triplex

3/14

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

4/27

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

4/19

Historic Tahoe Trout Farm opens for season

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The historic Tahoe Trout Farm in South Lake Tahoe will open for the 2018 season on May 1.

For over 70 years the trout farm has been providing families with the experience of fishing in their ponds and catching their dinner, or lots of dinners, as there is no limit to the number of fish caught.

Letter to the Editor: Moratorium on County VHRs now

We can always count on either Supervisors Novasel or Ranalli starting off each VHR public meeting discussing VHR’s with the reminder that VHR’s are an allowed use for single family dwellings under TRPA’s land use Ordinances. They have attempted to make us believe the word of God (TRPA) has set this in stone, and that we should all now work together to allow these nuisance businesses to coexist in our neighborhoods.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

4/13

Sierra-at-Tahoe ready for concession at Lakeview Commons

The South Lake Tahoe City Council today finalized Sierra-at-Tahoe as the concessionaire at Lakeview Commons for the next three summers.

There were some issues with the RFP (request for proposal) as the ski resort, as well as others who responded, thought alcohol sales were part of the agreement. They did their forecasts based on sales, but since the concession is at a city park and there is no alcohol allowed on city property, there was discussion on how to make it work for all parties.

South Lake Tahoe lawyers celebrate opening of new office

Event Date: 
April 27, 2018 - 4:00pm

The Law Offices of Adam T. Spicer and Lacey Van Etten invite the public to celebrate with them on Friday, April 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Spicer recently moved his practice and expanded office space by joining Van Etten in the office building located at 2269 James Ave.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 955 calls for the 35 days between February 14 - March 20, 2018.

Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:

2/14 - 17 calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson

2/15 - 30 calls
Traffic Collision with Injury at Tahoe Keys Blvd and Venice Dr

2/16 - 23 calls
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail

2/17 - 34 calls

Another step towards South Lake Tahoe cannabis ordinance

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be an ordinance regulating the retail sale of cannabis in South Lake Tahoe, that is certain, but when it will be in place is uncertain.

During a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday afternoon and evening, several areas were discussed from zoning to processes, and many were narrowed down enough so the acting City Attorney, Sergio Rudin, can bring a draft back at the April 17 council meeting. If there are no major changes that document can be voted on as a "first reading" with an ordinance 30 days later.

Tahoe Wellness Cooperative given "breath of life"

Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (TWC), the only medicinal marijuana collective in South Lake Tahoe, was given the boost they needed Tuesday during a special SLT City Council meeting.

Cody Bass, the nonprofit's executive director, has been unable to purchase many products for this business since retail sales of marijuana have been allowed in the state of California. Those businesses are now only allowed to sell to others with a license.

El Dorado County VHR meeting rescheduled, again

Event Date: 
May 2, 2018 - 6:00pm

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors have rescheduled their vacation home rental (VHR) meeting on the South Shore for Wednesday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the South Tahoe Middle School's Multi-Purpose Room.

Weather has canceled two meetings, with the initial meeting postponed due to over-crowding of the meeting room.

This proposed purpose of this meeting on May 2 is to:

1. Conceptually approve amendments to Title 5 - County Business License Ordinance of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 5.56 - Vacation Home Rentals in the Lake Tahoe Basin;

Minden Soaring Club awards $5K in scholarships to area students

Five students from the area were awarded scholarships by the Minden Soaring Club (MSC) to help finance flight and ground instruction in preparation for obtaining a private or other glider rating.

Five scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each were awarded to youths who demonstrated they are interested in learning to fly gliders and/or who have already begun their training and need additional monetary assistance. The scholarships were announced by the MSC Board of Trustees at the club’s annual general meeting on March 18, 2018.

Scholarship winners are all from northern Nevada:

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

3/14

12:35 p.m. - Theft: Use of Credit Card - 3rd Ave, Tahoma - R/P REPORTED FRAUDULENT CHARGES MADE ON A CREDIT CARD

Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe

The following 32 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of January, 2018 and 34 in the month of February, 2018.

1/6
VICTRA

1/8
A BEST HOUSECLEANING SERVICE
JARVISWORKS

1/10
VINTAGE CHOCOLATE

1/11
JOSE GOMEZ TAXI DRIVER
MOUNTAIN THERAPY COLLABORATIVE

1/15
ESTRADAS CLEANING SERVICES
VIRGINIA MECHANICAL INC

1/16
TREE HOUSE THERAPY LLC

1/17
B SANE SNOW BIKES
KAYLA BELANGER REIKI PRACTITIONER
TRAVELERS INN

Special City Council meeting for cannabis ordinance discussion

During Tuesday's City Council meeting, the upcoming commercial marijuana ordinance was slatted to be discussed, but Council voted to hold off since the normal agenda materials were not provided prior to the meeting to the public nor the Council.

On Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 4:00 p.m., the community is invited to participate in a special SLT Council meeting as the final touches are put on an cannabis ordinance that will control where sales can take place, what types of licenses can be issued, how products will be packaged and distributed among other points.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

3/4

3:20 p.m. - Vandalism - BLitzen Rd - R/P CLAIMS THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE CAUSED BY THE 41-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT.

South Lake Brewing celebrates beer and community

Many head to the cooler at their local beverage purveyor, perhaps never thinking of the process involved in getting that beer from the brewery to their lips.

This week, South Lake Brewing Company canned 4,800 cans of three types of beer, their already famous Fog Nozzle and Angora IPA, along with their Pillow Line Pale Ale. This was their second canning since opening in May, 2017, and it was also their biggest.

Conservancy approves funding for ED raise and several projects

During this week's California Tahoe Conservancy board meeting, funds were not only approved for the Greenway shared use trail in South Lake Tahoe, but also for grants to be used on the lake, a forest health project and a 10 percent raise for Executive Director Patrick Wright.

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