There will be two opportunities this summer to learn about the geologic history of Sierra Nevada range. Former NASA Apollo geophysicist Al Graf will explain the region’s geology and how it impacts the natural history and more. The event starts with an evening video and slide show presentation, followed the next morning by an auto […]
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Between July 11-31 the southern half of the Cave Rock parking lot will be closed while improvements are made to the boat launch. Boats may be launched, but parking will be limited. Improvements include sidewalks, an upgraded restroom and enhancements to ease traffic congestion. On Aug. 1, the entire Cave Rock facility will close for […]
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In honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, Lake Tahoe Historical Society’s Chautauqua at Lake Tahoe 2016 will feature Theodore Roosevelt played by Doug Mishler. In addition, Etta Farme, El Dorado’s first woman doctor, will be personified by Ellen Osborn; Sierra Nevada Vade Phillips, woman entrepreneur in the 1800s, by Mary Jo Sonntag; Laura […]
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By Laura Bliss, CityLab There are three things that give him joy in life, says Johnny Stowe: “Beer, my grandkids, and fire.” Not a campsite fire, or a house fire, but fire that Stowe prescribes and manages across the wild lands of South Carolina. As a heritage-preserve manager for the state’s department of natural resources, […]
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By Kathryn Reed I’m lazy when it comes to making pizza. I never make my own dough and I want as few ingredients as possible, but lots of flavor. A homemade crust is going to make any pizza taste better. This is one of those occasions where my time is more important. The tomatoes, squash, […]
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By Megan Messerly, Las Vegas Sun The primary election is barely in the rearview mirror, yet outside groups are already ramping up spending in Nevada with their sights on November’s general election. The groups — a mixture of super PACs and nonprofit “dark money” outfits that don’t have to disclose their donors — have started […]
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· Meet the dogs used in the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Bear Management Program on July 15 at 6pm at the pavilion at Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa. · Board of Equalization member George Runner in hosting a free small business tax seminar on July 19 from 8-11:30am at the Truckee Tahoe Airport. Topics include common sales […]
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By Kathryn Reed While most people won’t notice any changes to the forest in the Lake Tahoe Basin, those who are responsible for the care of its resources have a keener eye on the impacts of climate change and are considering stronger oversight of its waterways. It had been 28 years since the Lake Tahoe […]
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By Dan Walters, Sacramento Bee California is spending more than $2 billion a year on health care for retired state employees – up more than 80 percent in the last decade, according to Gov. Jerry Brown’s latest budget. However, the state would have to spend over three times as much – $6.6 billion a year […]
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By Julie Cart, Los Angeles Times Here in California’s thirsty farm belt, where pumpjacks nod amid neat rows of crops, it’s a proposition that seems to make sense: using treated oil field wastewater to irrigate crops. Oil giant Chevron recycles 21 million gallons of that water each day and sells it to farmers who use […]
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