A community advisory group was formed, and met over the last year, to evaluate and comment on the Fanny Bridge project in Tahoe City. The participants met with representatives of Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), architects from Wood Rogers and the landscape contractor. One participant in the group (and he emphasizes not an authorized representative) spoke to the Sierra Sun in an opinion Continue Reading
Lake Tahoe’s Water Level Rises 4.8 Inches in Last Two Storms
Two major storms inundated the Tahoe/Truckee region over the last weekend bringing high winds, torrential rain, power outages and snow at the higher elevations. Ski resorts are reporting two to four feet of new snow. I know for skiers there is nothing more important, but in the bigger picture it is water in Lake Tahoe. The lake’s natural rim is at 6,223 feet, and the current level is 6,222.75. We Continue Reading
Developer Excludes Tahoe Basin Land from Martis Valley Project
Mountainside Partners (formerly East West Partners) has requested of Placer County that it exclude 138 acres of the Tahoe Basin from the Martis Valley West Plan. The developer also requested that the application to Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for development within the Basin be withdrawn and that any future development proposals be approved separately from the Martis Valley Project. Jennifer Continue Reading
Draft Environmental Document Released for Fanny Bridge Project
The report is available at the offices of Tahoe Transportation District, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Placer County Planning Services, Tahoe City Public Utility District as well as Tahoe City, Kings Beach and Truckee libraries. Comments should be submitted to Brian Judge, principal environmental specialist, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, P O Box 5310, Stateline, NV 89449, no later than Continue Reading
Fireworks for the New Year in Lake Tahoe
We're getting down to the wire now, and you may have already made plans for the New Year's celebration. But for those who have not, here is a list of the times and locations for New Year's Eve fireworks in the Lake Tahoe area: 6:00 pm - Kirkwood 6:00 pm - Mt. Rose 9:00 pm - Village at Heavenly 9:00 pm - Village at Northstar 9:00 pm - Squaw Valley 10:00 pm – Downtown Reno For Continue Reading
One Step Closer to the Dollar Creek Trail in Tahoe City
In a much anticipated decision, on December 11, 2014, the board of directors of the North Tahoe Public Utility District approved an agreement to transfer ownership of the Firestone Property to Placer County. The property is 85 acres at the top of Dollar Hill between the Old County and Highlands neighborhoods. The Firestone property has been owned by the NTPUD since 1990. It was purchased with Continue Reading
Development Boom in the Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area
Subsequent to our November 24th blog post—Full Steam Ahead on North Lake Tahoe /Truckee Development—Moonshine Ink published an article on the development boom in the North Lake Tahoe/Truckee area that lists 12 major development projects and provides details and updates of those projects. The proposals include modification of ski resort master plans, commercial and residential developments as well Continue Reading
Tahoe City’s Historic Fanny Bridge Revitalization Project
Alfred Knotts, transportation projects manager for Tahoe Transportation District, announced that a draft environmental document for the bridge project will be released on December 17th to be followed by a 60-day comment period. The purposes of this project are to correct structural deficiencies, reduce congestion and improve pedestrian, cyclist and driver safety. Six alternatives are being Continue Reading
Winter Storm Promises Snow Up High in Tahoe-Truckee Area
All weather outlets are forecasting a big storm Wednesday night through Friday morning with the heaviest snow/precipitation on Thursday. Beyond that there are a myriad of opinions about where that snow will fall or the rain will prevail. Several feet of snow are forecast up high—anything between two and four feet. Bryan Allegretto of The Tahoe Daily Snow Report quotes the Global Forecast System Continue Reading
Enhancements to the Meeks Bay Resort Include Beach Expansion
In addition to the beach on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, proposed changes at Meeks Bay would include improvements to paths and trails, circulation and parking, establish restoration areas and improve scenic views. Existing buildings—decades old—will be upgraded along with access to them. The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California hosted an open house to introduce the plans to the public. For those Continue Reading
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