Two men were hospitalized Wednesday when the plane they were in ran off the runway at Georgetown Airport. The NTSB and FAA are investigating why the Silvaire Luscombe 8F left the runway about 11:40am Oct. 7. The names of the injured have not been released. They were taken via ambulance to Sutter Roseville Hospital with […]
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By J.D. Morris, Las Vegas Sun In Nevada, gamblers can wager on a wide range of sporting events: football, boxing, horse racing and, as of earlier this year, the Olympics, to name a few. What if video games were added to that list someday? It’s already happening elsewhere, thanks to an explosion in the popularity […]
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The Sugar Pine Foundation is hoping to plant more than 4,000 sugar pine seedlings progeny of rust resistant parent trees this fall. Volunteers are needed at the following community plantings: Oct. 17, 10am-noon – Spooner Lake picnic area Oct. 18. 11am-1pm – Truckee River Day planting at Tahoe Donner, register Oct. 24, 10am-noon – 7138 […]
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Lake Tahoe’s fire departments are reminding people that it’s dangerous to dispose of fireplace, wood stove or barbecue ashes in improper containers and locations. Embers, often concealed in what appears to be cold ashes, can remain hot enough to kindle a fire for several days. It is recommended to wait at least 96 hours and/or […]
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Tahoe People’s Climate Day of Action is Oct. 14. Tahoe Citizen’s Climate Lobby in conjunction with the People’s Climate Movement National Day of Action will take a demonstration photo out on the lake that day. Anyone who is concerned with how the lake and community are being impacted by the drought are encouraged to join. […]
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By Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee In the latest indicator of the severity of the drought, the federal government’s main reservoirs serving California have begun the new “water year” at just a quarter full and in worse shape than last year. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation said Tuesday that the six key reservoirs of the Central […]
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California State Parks is planning prescribed burning in Burton Creek State Park and Sugar Pine Point State Park this fall. Prescribed burning may begin as soon as Oct. 13. Goals of the prescribed fire program include restoration of native forest conditions, promotion of forest resilience, and reduction of hazardous fire fuels. Burns will be conducted […]
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The FBI is offering reward for the successful prosecution of the person or people responsible for vandalizing churches in Incline Village, Kings Beach and Tahoe City between April 4 and Sept. 14. One suspect is described as a tall white man with a thin build, and between 18 and 25 years old. He is possibly in possession […]
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· TRYP and Silicon Mountain are hosting a joint networking mixer on Oct. 12 from 6-9pm at Pizza On The Hill in Truckee. · Rain or shine there will be a free paint drop-off event at Truckee Airport on Oct. 17. For more info, go online. · North Tahoe Business Association is having an open house Oct. 20 from 5:30-7:30pm at North Tahoe […]
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By Kathryn Reed Putting more beach back into Regan Beach is a goal of many who use this South Lake Tahoe recreation area. Parks and Recreation Commissioner Steve Noll on Oct. 6 went over the latest composite based on feedback at community meetings and through a survey the city conducted. The top amenities or changes […]
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