Verizon wanting to upgrade service in S. Tahoe

The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission on Aug. 9 will consider allowing Verizon Wireless to at upgrade cell service in the area.

The company wants to install 12 small cell antennas to existing utility poles and supporting equipment within the city’s right of way.

The proposed locations are at 3551 Ralph Drive, 1020 Wildwood Ave., 3857 Pentagon Road, 3565 Needle Peak Road, 1200 Wildwood Ave., 791 Modesto Ave., 1091 Aspenwald Ave., 3663 Needle Peak Road, 3674 Woodbine Road, 783 Roger Drive, 2180 Lake Tahoe Blvd., and 2265 Idaho Ave.

The meeting starts at 3pm at Lake Tahoe Airport.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report