Balto is a beautiful 4 year old Alaskan Malamute; a little smaller than the typical Malamute. He takes treats very nicely, and walks well on a short leash. He is bossy with other dogs, but may do well with a mellow female. He is way too interested in cats, small animals and birds. Balto is […]
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By Kathryn Reed Crews are diligently working at the Leviathan Mine superfund site in Alpine County to ensure contaminants don’t reach nearby waterways. “We are doing our best to prevent a discharge, but it is touch and go,” said Scott Ferguson who is in charge of overseeing the regulatory and compliance aspects of the site. […]
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By Ari LeVaux, High Country News This is the time of year to think about planting trees. It’s a powerful, important and often a genuinely fruitful thing to do. Planting a tree is also a long-term commitment. It requires a deep look into the future, and given the way the climate is shifting around us, […]
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· The Parks Division of El Dorado County is cautioning river users of high water on the South Fork of the American River, and to wear appropriate cold weather gear and use advanced boating skills. Be prepared for changing water levels. · The Placer County Youth Impact Awards are accepting applications through March 28. Go […]
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A 16-year-old girl had to be airlifted to Renown Medical Center in Reno on Sunday after sustaining injuries while sledding. She was sledding in the Saw Mill Pond area of the South Shore. CalStar landed near there about 4pm March 12. The exact injuries are not known. Her name and hometown have not been released. […]
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By Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle If you don’t think California has seen enough rain this year, just wait. There may be more to come. Federal forecasters said Thursday that the chances of an El Niño developing by fall are on the rise — now between 50 and 55 percent —an outlook that could skew […]
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By Jenny Kane, Reno Gazette-Journal As the National Endowment of the Arts faces rumors of being on the chopping block under the new White House administration, the organization’s director is conducting business as usual and made a trip to a surprising location last week: Reno. Jane Chu, an Oklahoma native, former piano prodigy and daughter of Chinese […]
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American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day dinner on March 17. Food will be served beginning at 5pm. The cost is $10. Door prizes will be given away during the evening. Presale tickets are available, but tickets may also be purchased at the door. Food to go will […]
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The Zephyr Cove Library will be hosting a library game day on the third Saturday of every month. Play a variety of board and card games provided by the library, or bring your own collection of table top games to challenge other participants. The first game day is March 18. The meeting room will be […]
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Auditions for the smash-hit musical “Godspell” will be at Lake Tahoe Community College’s Duke Theatre on March 27 at 7pm. Performances of the musical take place June 16-25. Actors of all ages and ethnic backgrounds are sought for this award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by John Michael Tebelak. “Godspell” […]
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