Placer County is going after vacation rentals that are not paying transient occupancy tax. The county is launching an initiative to ensure lodging operators are registered with the county and following the rules for TOT collection and remittance. The goal is to identify and notify non-compliant lodging providers of the county’s TOT ordinance requirements, ensure compliance […]
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By Seth A. Richardson, Reno Gazette-Journal CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval is proposing a 10 percent excise tax on retail marijuana sales once the recreational industry gets moving in Nevada. Sandoval made the announcement during his State of the State address on Tuesday in Carson City where the Republican outlined his proposed $8.1 billion […]
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By Associated Press Carson City has approved a temporary ban on recreational marijuana dispensaries. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that the city Board of Supervisors passed the six-month moratorium Thursday. The decision comes as the Nevada Department of Taxation works on drafting regulations for the industry. A ballot measure passed by voters in November legalized the […]
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It’s a snow day at Zephyr Cove and Whittell High schools, as well as for Truckee Tahoe Unified. Incline Village schools are on a two-hour delay. This morning high winds and blowing snow are making the Sierra passes problematic for drivers. Expect white-out conditions at times. Click on the state icons on the home page […]
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Publisher’s note: This is one in a series of stories looking at the affordable housing issue in the Tahoe-Truckee area. “For any community, the quality of life experienced by its residents depends, to a great extent, on the quantity and quality of available housing.” — 20-20 Committee report to the South Lake Tahoe […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College’s theater department will exist for another academic year, but not without substantive changes. The board of trustees this week decided to pursue a public-private model for operating the actual theater. The college in 2017-18 will put on one production, which will be in the spring. The rest of the time scheduling […]
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By Lake Tahoe News Thursday’s weather was nothing compared to what is expected to come. Remember last week? Part II is about to hit. “I would encourage residents and visitors to do their grocery and supply shopping on Friday and Saturday and to stay off the roadways on Sunday and Monday. Thankfully, it looks like we’ll get a break starting on Tuesday,” Tracy […]
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Updated 9:51am: Daniel Trevis was found this morning at 9:26 on Park Avenue, wrapped in a blanket. This is less than a mile from his residence. Trevis was awake, and alert, but was very cold. He will be evaluated by medical professionals. —– A 75-year-old South Lake Tahoe man with dementia is missing. Daniel Trevis […]
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Even though more than 6 inches of snow fell overnight, schools in the Lake Tahoe basin are open today. Buses will service the main stops for Zephyr Cove and Whittell schools. Ski resorts are digging out. Expect delays before all chairs spin. Wind may impact resorts as well. The avalanche danger today is considerable, according […]
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By Kathryn Reed Music festivals in the Stateline casino corridor are the norm throughout the summer. Now one of the promoters wants to bring them across the state line to South Lake Tahoe. Paul Reder, founder and principal of PR Entertainment, gave a presentation Jan. 17 to the South Lake Tahoe City Council about his […]
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