FROM SOUTH LAKE TAHOE WITH THE -- MORE ON THAT. >> IT IS CONFUSING IN TERMS OF WHAT IS OPENING AND WHAT IS NOT. EVEN FOR THE AGENCIES AND CITY LEADERS. HER SALONS -- HAIR SALONS ARE OPEN. THE GOVERNORS ORDER EXPIRES. FEET AWAY IN CALIFORNIA, THINGS ARE DIFFERENT. >> TO ASK THE -- VISITORS NOT TO COME, IT IS DIFFICULT. >> IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, PHASE TWO MEANS BUSINESSES ARE ALLOWED TO REOPEN. >> THIS NEXT STEP IS ABOUT BUSINESSES REOPENING. >> THAT INCLUDES THE LAKE. BOATING WAS APPROVED FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY HAVE TAHOE STICKERS. ANDY SEAL ON THEIR BOAT. LAST YEAR, THAT WAS ABOUT HALF OF THE BOATS ON THE LAKE. >> THE PHONE IS RINGING OFF THE HOOK. PEOPLE WONDERING WHAT IS GOING ON. >> HE IS HAPPY TO HAVE HIS EMPLOYEES PREPARING TO REOPEN FOR THIS SEASON. HE SAYS IT WILL TAKE TIME TO PREPARE THE BOATS AND MEET SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. >> WE ARE SEARCHING FOR A JUNE 1 OPENING. >> THAT OPENING IS FOR TAHOE ONLY VOTERS -- BOATERS. THE CITY THAT GETS HALF OF ITS REVENUE FROM TOURISTS IS NOT EXACTLY SURE WHEN THEY CAN COME BACK. WELL TOURISTS ARE STILL BEING ASKED TO STAY AWAY, THEY ARE WEAVING THE FINE FOR SECOND HOMEOWNERS WHO COME UP. . ALSO, THE NATIONAL FOR SERVICE IS EXPECT IT TO REOPEN BEACHES. AND A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE MAYOR. HE SAYS HE CAN ALMOST GUARANTEE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE WILL NOT BE OPEN
Nonessential travel to South Lake Tahoe still banned for Memorial Day weekend
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Updated: 4:52 PM PDT May 20, 2020
South Lake Tahoe property owners are now allowed to go to Tahoe, but visitors are still asked to stay away, city officials said Wednesday. “We love our visitors and recognize how much they contribute to this city and this economy,” said City Manager Joe Irvin, “We just know how important it is to get things open safely, and we all understand we are stronger together and safer apart right now.” Although second homeowners can go back to the South Lake Tahoe, officials say lodging is still not available for short-term rentals. El Dorado County continues to move into Stage 2 of reopening where more businesses can open their doors, but it does not apply to tourists or people going into the city for nonessential travel. “The city promotes responsible behavior and wants people to be responsible to themselves and their neighbors as we go through this time,” Irvin said, “Keep proper social distance, wear a mask if you can, and make sure you’re doing your part to not spread this virus and helping to keep Tahoe safe.”
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — South Lake Tahoe property owners are now allowed to go to Tahoe, but visitors are still asked to stay away, city officials said Wednesday.
“We love our visitors and recognize how much they contribute to this city and this economy,” said City Manager Joe Irvin, “We just know how important it is to get things open safely, and we all understand we are stronger together and safer apart right now.”
Although second homeowners can go back to the South Lake Tahoe, officials say lodging is still not available for short-term rentals.
El Dorado County continues to move into Stage 2 of reopening where more businesses can open their doors, but it does not apply to tourists or people going into the city for nonessential travel.
“The city promotes responsible behavior and wants people to be responsible to themselves and their neighbors as we go through this time,” Irvin said, “Keep proper social distance, wear a mask if you can, and make sure you’re doing your part to not spread this virus and helping to keep Tahoe safe.”
