placer county
Public purchase of Tahoe City Golf Course seen as economic catalyst
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 03/04/2012 - 7:00amThe Tahoe City Public Utility District's plan to add a downtown golf course to the public domain has moved closer to fruition, with half the purchase price assured by the Placer County Board of Supervisors.
The board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association's offer to contribute $2.6 million from the area's transient occupancy tax to the $5 million needed to acquire the property.
Placer County residents asked to give in put about next leader
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 1:30pmLake Tahoe planning agency announces 2011 Best in The Basin award winners
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:43pmRecognized for stewardship and care taken in the building and construction of developments around Lake Tahoe, the 22nd annual Best in the Basin awards were announced Tuesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
The TRPA, which sets policy for development around Lake Tahoe, will recognize the winners, listed below, during the 2011 Best in the Basin awards presentation during the meeting of its Governing Board on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Stateline. Go here for the agenda.
Squaw Valley is topic of Placer County planning meeting
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 1:30pmMontgomery '99 percent' certain that Kings Beach three-lane project is a go
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 10:09amThe odds are very high the Highway 28 three-lane project will go ahead as planned and on schedule despite Wednesday's mandated demolition of statewide redevelopment agencies, Placer County Supervis...
Ticks carrying Lyme disease a problem in Placer County
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 2:00amForest Service: Prescribed fire operations move to West Shore Tuesday
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 5:01pmA prescribed fire will begin Tuesday in Placer County, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The controlled fire is reported to be about a half acre in size and will last one day. Below is the official announcement by the Forest Service.
TRPA and Placer County Sued Over Homewood
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 7:01pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency received a notice of intent to file suit on the recent approval of the Homewood Mountain Resort Ski Area Master Plan project, officials said.
EarthJustice, on behalf of the Sierra Club and Friends of the West Shore, lists both TRPA and Placer County as defendants in the lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court of Eastern California. Absent from the suit is the League to Save Lake Tahoe, which implied that it likely wouldn't sue when the project was unanimously approved last month by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Governing Board.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 6:25amPlacer County is enforcing its rules about where to park – or not as the case may be – even when there isn't snow at Tahoe. Vehicles may be cited or towed if ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/.../snip...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 3:19amSierra-at-Tahoe's 6th annual Buckle Up Slopestyle Jam in memory of freestyle athlete Greg Smith and that spreads seatbelt awareness is Jan. 21 from 11am-3pm. • Beginning Jan. 26, Placer County Sup...
Local, regional organizations partner to protect Sierra scenery
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 8:39amNEVADA/PLACER COUNTY - An alliance of environmental nonprofit groups is attempting to set aside swathes of land and water in the Northern Sierra for perpetual protection from development.The Northe...
Tahoe Vista land restoration, bike trail project proceeds
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 1:59amAcquiring an easement from the California Tahoe Conservancy is allowing Placer County to accept a $1 million grant from the state Natural Resources Agency ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-vista-land...
Douglas County authorities prepare for New Year's Eve revelry
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 2:46pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing itself for the upcoming New Years Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe, on Saturday, December 31st, 2011. Each year upwards of 50,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nevada.
Tahoe Vista land restoration, bike trail project proceeds
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 5:54amAcquiring an easement from the California Tahoe Conservancy is allowing Placer County to accept a $1 million grant from the state Natural Resources Agency to restore wetland and riparian habitat. Had ...
Price cut in half for pet adoptions in Placer County
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 8:23pmThe coupons are available for all adoptable animals in Auburn and Tahoe Vista. Residents need only to arrive at a shelter, select their new pet, get a coupon on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../price-cut-...
North Shore man arrested in BASE jumping incident
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 10:54amBy Ed Fletcher, Sacramento Bee. A second Olympic Valley BASE jumper has found himself behind bars after a nighttime attempt off Placer County's Foresthill ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../north-shore-...
Homewood master plan heads to TRPA
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 3:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Placer County supervisors gave a collective nod to proposed redevelopment at Homewood Mountain Resort this week, sending the ski area's master plan to Lake Tahoe regul...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 5:53amMount Rose opens Dec. 9. • Placer County is seeking applications from residents interested in serving as the county representative on the Placer Mosquito ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-abo...
Placer County working on a blueprint for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 10:13pmThe plan will address zoning and design guidelines for land use, housing, safety issues, transportation and conservation across four plans areas: North Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-county...
Placer County working on a blueprint for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 12:24pmKINGS BEACH – Wanted: Local residents and business owners to serve for at least two years on one of four committees to help direct future planning and growth on Tahoe's North and West shores. That...
Animal adoptions half price in Tahoe Vista
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 1:43pmA New Hope Animal Foundation is offering half off the cost of adoptions for all animals at the Placer County animal shelters in Auburn and in Tahoe Vista from ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../animal-adopt...
Placer supervisors to hear appeal regarding
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 12:58amThe Placer County Board of Supervisors is meeting at the Granlibakken Conference Center and Lodge in Tahoe City on Nov. 15 at 9:15am to discuss the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-supervisors-to-h...
West Shore house fire claims lives of two people, one dog
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:15amTAHOE CITY - Two people were killed early Tuesday morning after a fire, reportedly accidental in nature, engulfed a home on Lake Tahoe's West Shore.Placer County Sheriff's Office Capt. Jeff Ausnow ...
Two dead in Tahoe City fire
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 11:47amTAHOE CITY, Calif. — Lake Tahoe fire officials are reporting two fatalities related to an early Tuesday morning structure fire at a Spruce Avenue home. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is investigating. The deceased have been identified and officials will release their names pending notification of family. Go here for more.
Placer County gives NLTRA $5.4 million
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 7:08pmThe Placer County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement last week that will provide the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association with more than $5.4 ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-county-gives-nl...
Dollar Creek trail subject of open house
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 1:21pmPlacer County, working in partnership with the California Tahoe Conservancy and North Tahoe Public Utility District, is hosting an informational open house regarding the proposed Dollar Creek Shared-U...
Placer County supes ready to finalize redistricting plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/09/2011 - 1:55pmThe current 5th Supervisorial District, which includes the mountainous sections of Placer County, North Lake Tahoe, and areas north of Bell Road in the Auburn ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-count...
Placer County working on planning documents for Tahoe basin ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 8:31pmPlacer County will have a town hall meeting in Kings Beach on Oct. 25 to kick off the process for updating its long-range plans for North Lake Tahoe. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-county-working...
Placer County fighting to keep its water
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 1:46am... August 2009, August 2001, 0. Receive News Digest by Email. Enter your email address: Delivered by FeedBurner. Donate to Lake Tahoe News. Social Media ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-county-fig...
Sept. 30 deadline for Tahoe Resource Conservation District board application
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 3:18amThe Tahoe Resource Conservation District is seeking a board member to serve a four year term on its five-member board.
“Tahoe RCD plays a vital role in preserving and restoring natural resources in the Lake Tahoe Basin,” said Director Dave Roberts in a press release from the organization. “We rely heavily on our Board to help direct our efforts and connect us with resources, stakeholders and current issues within the community,”
Placer County supervisors make much less than
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 10:09pmBy Ed Fletcher, Sacramento Bee. The five Placer County supervisors agree on this: At $30000 annually, they're underpaid. They also agree that nobody is going to do anything about it anytime soon. ...
Auburn likely to be part of Tahoe supe district in Placer County ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 8:34pmEastern Placer County may see its political influence diminish as the county adjusts political boundaries to accommodate the Lake Tahoe area's shrinking ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../auburn-like-to...
Biomass plant in Lake Tahoe: TRPA chief reiterates Kings Beach is off the table
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 6:00amKINGS BEACH, Calif. - The North Tahoe property originally offered by Placer County as the preferred location to house a two-megawatt biomass facility is no longer a viable option after the leader o...
Placer County exhibit wins at state fair
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 2:22amThe exhibit features the ski and recreation areas at Lake Tahoe, nature, culture , history, fine food and wines available throughout the county. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-county-exhibit-wins...
Auburn likely to be part of Tahoe supe district in Placer County ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 7:10pmEastern Placer County may see its political influence diminish as the county adjusts political boundaries to accommodate the Lake Tahoe area's shrinking full-time population. Under tentative redis...
Placer County campaign treasurer pleads guilty
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 1:51amBy Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee. Brian Jagger, who served as treasurer for Placer County District Attorney Scott Owens' election campaign last year, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of wire fraud...
