The 17,787-acre Washington Fire is 56 percent contained. “The structural fire engines assigned to Markleeville are being phased out and will be continue to be released to their home units,” according to officials. The fire started June 19 from a lightning strike that had occurred about 10 days prior to winds turning it into the […]
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By Reno Gazette-Journal Federal Bureau of Land Management officials defended on Sunday their request for special housing accommodations during the annual Burning Man festival in Nevada, disputing comments by Sen. Harry Reid and others that the plans are unnecessary and extravagant. A Reno Gazette-Journal investigation broke the details of the request last week. Burning Man […]
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The Lake Tahoe Society for Storytelling & Enlightenment has released its latest Tahoe History Comix. “State Route 28” has cyclist Marcus from the Netherlands on a journey from Tahoe City to Spooner Summit. Learn about the history of Tahoe timber and transportation along the way. “State Route 28” is available at Bona Fide Books in Meyers […]
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By Kathryn Reed A segment of South Lake Tahoe’s past is about to visually disappear from the landscape. A hearings officer with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency today approved the demolition of all of the buildings at the old Barton Ranch at the Y. Slated for the wrecking ball are the barn, ranch house, guesthouses, cabin, […]
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Tahoe Art League’s Artist Studio Tour is a self-guided art event that occurs each year on the last weekend of July and first weekend in August. There are numerous open studios to visit with either individual artists or artist collectives showing their work and working spaces. These artists are diverse and work in many media […]
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By Tony Dokoupil, MSNBC MOUNT SHASTA — Throughout parched California, a punishing drought has forced communities to cut back on their water use. Just outside the town of Mount Shasta, however, a private bottling company is about to do the opposite, opening a tap on millions of gallons of the state’s dwindling public resource. The […]
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· Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra recently installed Lydia Rogers as president of the service club. · “On Golden Pond” will be at the Boathouse Theatre on the South Shore on July 2, 3, 5, July 9-12 and July 16-18. For more info, go online. · The Attic, Barton’s thrift store, will bring out a large selection […]
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By Matt Lee and Ted Lee, New York Times We’ve never been the kind of guys to worship outdoor grilling gear and technology. When we were growing up, Dad set the tone, making do with a rusty hardware store hibachi and a metal chimney. We’ve written about the ascetic thrill of using government-issue grills in […]
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Lake Tahoe tennis players will be channeling the professionals July 11 as Zephyr Cove Tennis Club celebrates Breakfast at Wimbledon. This is the same day as the men’s and women’s doubles finals at the All England Tennis Club. The Tahoe tournament is for adult players of all abilities. No need for a partner because the draw […]
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Sunkist is one of several kittens available for adoption at the shelter right now. All are very pretty, playful kittens with lots of healthy energy. Also, the shelter is looking for a few homes to foster other younger kittens for a few weeks. Call the shelter if you are interested. Sunkist is spayed, microchipped, tested […]
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