The Pony Express will ride again in June for annual re-enactment. In addition to being able to see the riders along various parts of the trail — including Lake Tahoe — it’s possible to have a letter delivered this way. Mail will be carried by horseback by more than 700 riders from St. Joseph, Mo., […]
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By Kim Smuga-Ottoksmugaotto, San Jose Mercury News FOLSOM — California’s electrical grid has a problem — a nice problem, but a problem nonetheless: The state often has too much power. Nearly 23 percent of California’s energy now comes from renewable sources such as wind and solar, and the state is on track to reach its […]
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TAMBA will be hosting a U.S. Forest Service-approved crew leader training course the weekend of April 11-12 in South Lake Tahoe. The Forest Service has stringent training requirements for volunteer crew leaders to ensure the safety of volunteer crews. This training may also be accepted by other land manager agencies. First Aid and CPR certification […]
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By USSA SUGARLOAF, Maine — Giant slalom specialist Tim Jitloff (Reno) threw down on bumpy snow at the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships to take his third national title in a row ahead of first run leader Tommy Ford (Bend, Ore.). Former University of Utah racer and current Team Geronimo member Nick Cohee (Gardnerville) took […]
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Friends of the Library in South Lake Tahoe is hosting two diverse events April 25. World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day is being celebrated at 10am. Worldwide, people in hundreds of cities, spanning 80 nations, will come together for healthier bodies. Qi Gong originated in China more than 3,000 years ago. Qi means life […]
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On March 24, 1955, Sacramento City Councilman Clarence Azevedo addressed his City Council to extend an invitation to attend the Sportorama at the Memorial Auditorium to be held that May. Participating in Sportorama were several South Shore businesses which organized a booth at the event. Here is a flyer about Sportorama provided courtesy of Dave Kurtzman. This was 10 […]
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By Kathryn Reed KIRKWOOD – Destination – unknown. Trail – none. Wow factor – off the charts. Some of my most memorable moments have been when I had no idea where I was going. The journey, the discovery, the not knowing what lies ahead – it can be adrenaline pumping, mesmerizing and almost always comes […]
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By Dan Walters California’s prolonged drought drew a bit of official attention last week. The state Water Resources Control Board tightened, ever so slightly, water conservation rules on local water agencies and users. Two days later, Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders announced a $1.1 billion drought response plan, mostly old wine in new bottles […]
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By Associated Press The California Energy Commission has awarded a $200,000 grant to help develop a plan for the expansion of charging stations for electric vehicles around Lake Tahoe. The commission recently approved the money for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to assess the current situation and identify public and private locations where additional charging […]
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• Kahle Community Center is having an Easter egg hunt April 3 at 11am for kids 6 and younger. Bring a basket to collect eggs. • NAMI El Dorado County is providing free monthly support group meetings in South Lake Tahoe starting June 9 at the South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Road, from […]
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