By Denny Walsh, Sacramento Bee A federal appeals court has ruled that the U.S. Forest Service was on solid legal ground when it put more than 90 percent of “user-created” miles off-limits to motorized vehicles in Tahoe National Forest. The forest service’s 2010 action generated disbelief and anger among off-highway vehicle owners, who sued the […]
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The body of Sugar Bowl ski instructor Carson May was found today about one-quarter mile out of bounds in an avalanche-prone area near the original search site. May had been missing since Jan. 14. Friends last saw him that day skiing in whiteout conditions on the back side of the resort. The 23-year-old from Davis was not working […]
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Most of the California side of Heavenly Mountain Resort was shutdown first thing this morning because of a gas leak. A groomer just after midnight Feb. 29 discovered a broken pipe to a propane tank. This was in the corral area that is accessed off the gondola where the groomers fuel up. “We delayed the […]
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Two veteran acts of the Harveys Outdoor Summer Concert Series are returning this summer — Slightly Stoopid and the Steve Miller Band. Slightly Stoopid will take the stage July 2 at 6pm. Tickets for the general admission show are $37.50. The Steve Miller Band plays Aug. 18 at 7pm. Tickets range from $39.50 to $139.50.
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The body of a Zephyr Cove woman who had been missing for nearly two weeks was recovered Feb. 27 from Inspiration Point near Emerald Bay. According to El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies, the death of Carolyn Batchelor, 69, does not appear to be suspicious. However, the cause of death remains under investigation. Her body […]
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By Larry Weitzman It is not unusual for Lexus to go parts bin shopping in the Toyota factory when it develops new product, as the new Lexus NX200t is an example. It doesn’t mean the result is a gussied up Toyota RAV4 upon which chassis the NX is based. About the only shared parts in […]
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By Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — The trademark spat that is prompting the National Park Service to change the names of a handful of treasured sites at Yosemite, including the Ahwahnee Hotel and Curry Village, has taken a startling turn — to the park’s gift shops. Merchandise embossed with the name […]
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An Olympic Valley woman died skiing at Squaw Valley on Saturday. Elizabeth Danel, 62, was on a run off the Headwall chairlift on the afternoon of Feb. 27 when she fell. Although she was wearing a helmet, resort officials said she sustained multiple injuries after sliding into the trees. Authorities said she was unconscious when […]
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Managing diabetes will be the subject of a March 9 lecture at Lake Tahoe Community College. Jessica Perasso and Dana Dose with Barton Nutrition Services will talk about: Potential complications of diabetes Why blood sugar control is important The effects of exercise on diabetes management What routine care helps you stay healthy. The free talk will be […]
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Max is an 8-year-old Dachshund with loads of personality. This guy has a nice, soft, super deep bark for being so little. It’s pretty funny the first time you hear it. Very sweet boy, and beautiful fur. He walks nicely on the leash, and does well with other dogs and children. He qualifies for our senior […]
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