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A Beginner’s Guide to Mountain Biking at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is not just a haven for skiers and snowboarders. It’s also gained a reputation as one of the nation's premier destinations for mountain biking enthusiasts.
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From South Tahoe Now...
El Dorado County Seeks Updated Vacation Rental Home Ordinance
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors heard from a 13 member citizen advisory group and other residents about updates to the vacation rental home ordinance.
Alpenglow Sports Sponsors Community Book Initiative
The month-long event will highlight 21 titles, with proceeds benefitting local nonprofit Clean Up the Lake.
Bots Remove Fuel
A look at the "burnbot", a remote control masticator being used to reduce fuels in the Tahoe National Forest.
From Mountain Democrat...
8,000-Unit Housing Development Proposed
UC Davis researchers are joining a developer to build a "healthy living" community of thousands of homes on 2,800 acres near Latrobe Road.
From Village Life...
Bike Projects Advance
The El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors is moving forward with the design and permits for the Powerline Park Bike Trails and Silver Dove Bike Park.
Public Comment Open on Draft Strategic Plan
The California Tahoe Conservancy announced public comment and feedback is open for their 2024-2029 draft strategic plan.
Saratoga Park Holds Grand Opening
Located at Saratoga Way and Wilson Boulevard, the 2.1-acre park held its grand opening on April 17.
Preparing for Fire Season
It's time to work on home defensible space and fire hardening.
Homeless Navigation Center Plans Advance
El Dorado County is planning for a new homeless navigation center in Placerville on Forni Road.
Residents Oppose Biomass Project
Grizzly Flat residents speak out against a proposed biomass facility proposed by District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo.
New Bike Path Project Advances
The El Dorado County Department of Transportation is starting construction of a pedestrian and bike path in Pollock Pines soon.
Council Presses for Annexation Support
The South Lake Tahoe City Council are ready to escalate after getting no response from ski resort ownership to a request for support of city annexation efforts.
Vacancy Tax Initiative Signatures Submitted
Proponents of the City of South Lake Tahoe vacancy tax initiative have submitted petition signatures to the El Dorado County Elections Department for certification.
From SF Gate...
A Private Calif. Ranch Holds Important State History — And It Might Be in Danger
Some residents fear development could destroy parts of the historic land.
South Lake Tahoe Designated Prohousing
Governor Newsom has designated the City of South Lake Tahoe as a "prohousing community" making it eligible for housing incentives from the state.
Online Tool Provides Development Project Status
The Planning and Building Department of El Dorado County announced a new online tool for information and status of local development projects.
Sugar Pine Village Affordable Housing Project Opens Applications
Applications are open for the completed first phase of the Sugar Pine Village Affordable Housing Project located at Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Tata Lane.
Input Sought for Tahoe Area El Dorado Plan
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is presenting its Tahoe Area El Dorado plan for unincorporated parts of the county in the Tahoe Basin with a series of four workshops to be held in early June and is soliciting early input with an online survey.
Coloma-Lotus Cerified Firewise
The Firewise USA Community designation recognizes the results of the Coloma-Lotus Fire Safe Council fire resistance and defensible space programs.
Meeks Bay Restoration Project EIR Finalized
A plan to restore Meeks Creek while continuing to support sustainable recreation opportunities has been released by the Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management and is available for public review and comment.
Local Fishing and Boat Charters Seek More Public Piers
Rising costs to access public docks and piers for passenger boarding of local fishing and boat charters are lead to requests for options before the South Lake Tahoe City Council at a recent meeting.
Tahoe Stewardship Council Names New Director
The Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Council announced the hiring of Meyers resident Nettie Pardue as its first managing director, tasked with coordinating 30 parters to implement the Destination Stewardship Plan.
Community Playground Fundraising Boosted With $25k Match Donation
Untethered Workspace announced it would match up to $25K in donations to the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe through the end of May in support of the its community playground campaign.
City of South Lake Tahoe Takes Next Steps For Parcel Annexation
The South Lake Tahoe City Council approved a measure to annex 90 parcels on Barbara Avenue, Lodi Avenue and Winnemucca Avenue which receive city services but for historical reasons are located outside the city boundary.
California Forever Denies Reports of Shady Tactics Outside Bay Area Target
Rumors are flying that California Forever is using dodgy tactics to gather signatures.
New Road Proposed to Ease Latrobe Traffic
El Dorado County Supervisors are considering a proposal to build a new roadway connecting Latrobe Road to the Sacramento County line to help with growing congestion and accommodate for new development.
Placerville and El Dorado County Pass Bans on New Tobacco Shops
The Placerville City Council and the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors both pass edprohibitions on new tobacco shops citing concerns around an increase in tobacco use by middle schoolers.
California Tahoe Conservancy Acquires Motel 6 Property
The buildings and parking lot on the 31 acre South Lake Tahoe Motel 6 property on the upper Truckee River will be removed and the land restored.
South Lake Tahoe City Council Votes to Amend ADU Code
The City Council voted to update the current ADU code to align with state requirements, including more flexibility in height and categories of convertible structures and exemptions from setback requirements.
Mosquito Road Bridge Project Delayed
The Mosquito Road Bridge Replacement Project progress has been impacted by weather again, this time delaying the delivery of and pouring of concrete.
American River Bridge Debris to be Cleaned Up
Highway 49 bridge debris left over from a washout in 1964 are in the early planning stages of a removal project.
Supervisors Reject Appeal of Cannabis Permit
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors denied an appeal by Somerset residents of the Planning Commission's approval of an application for a Commercial Cannabis Use Permit.
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