Bull riding is one of the signature events of the El Dorado County Fair, which begins June 16 in Placerville. “A true cowboy wants as wild and feisty a bull as possible so they have a chance to win,” says Wes Ibrahimi, whose Humpz and Hornz Ranch is known among bull riders to have top […]
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By Kathryn Reed I have found a new favorite sandwich – and it’s perfect for summer. It’s going to taste even better as tomatoes come into season. Either cherry or grape tomatoes will work. And various colors will just make it that much prettier. Red, though, will keep with the traditional caprese theme. Ideally, grill […]
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By Susan Wood Being a seasonal ranger is no walk in the woods. It often involves hard physical labor. U.S. Forest Service ranger is a coveted job, after all people apply by the thousands; a process that starts in January. The program runs from May to October. While starting to inquire about the seasonal ranger […]
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By Garry Bowen With Friday’s announcement of a World Cup event returning to Squaw Valley next spring, another World Cup a long time ago triggered thoughts of another commemoration, that of our own Spider Sabich, whose No. 1 World Cup victory was right here at Heavenly in April 1968. His fate was not so immortal, […]
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By Steve Hendrix, Washington Post When the traffic on Timothy Connor’s quiet Maryland street suddenly jumped by several hundred cars an hour, he knew who was partly to blame: the disembodied female voice he could hear through the occasional open window saying, “Continue on Elm Avenue . . . .” The marked detour around a months-long road […]
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The annual re-ride of the of the Pony Express from Sacramento to St. Joseph, Mo., will pass through Hope Valley on June 16 at about 9am — give or take two hours on either side. This is a 10-day ride that has more than 600 riders traveling 1,966 miles nonstop. They follow the historic Pony […]
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By Louis Hansen, Bay Area News Group It might seem wrong to reach for the smartphone for anything more than a photo during a hike. But a number of apps make it easier to find the trails, sweeping vistas and brilliant meadows. For some nature-lovers, an app is the alternative to pulling out the guidebook […]
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Alpenglow Sports’ fourth annual summer edition of the nine-day Alpenglow Mountain Festival starts June 18. The North Lake Tahoe event is a celebration of human-powered events, clinics, presentations and more. Geared for toward the beginner and intermediate mountain sports enthusiasts, the Alpenglow Mountain Festival will showcase some of the best activities Lake Tahoe has to offer […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Optimist’s annual Day in Paradise is June 18. Festivities begin with breakfast at 8am. There will be a car show, frees kids’ games, duck races, food, beer garden, silent auction, live music. The fun wraps up at 6pm. The event is at Tahoe Paradise Park on the South Shore. For more […]
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Drugs and alcohol contributed to a fatal accident in Truckee last month, according to Truckee police officers. Toxicology reports that just came back show Patrick Smiley, 36, had a blood alcohol level of 0.24 – three times the legal limit. He also had marijuana and barbiturates in his system, officers said. “We know that any […]
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