The grand opening of the 16-mile Genoa Trail System is May 12 from 10-11am. This free event is at the Eagle Ridge Trailhead, located near the green water tank, about 1.8 miles north of Genoa off of Jacks Valley Road on Eagle Ridge Road. Carson Valley Trails Association member Jeremy Vlcan will brief guests about […]
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Now that the snow has melted, it is a good time to take a walk around your house to look for any damage that icicles may have caused. Be sure to check the gas meter and any other utility lines that may have been damaged. It’s time to begin cleaning up any loose debris on […]
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This summer, Piping Rock’s equestrian camp will give children the opportunity to connect with horses and nature under the supervision of a CHA certified trainer. The instruction at Piping Rock Equestrian Center develops a comprehensive understanding of horses through an array of unmounted activities, including grooming, hoof care and lunging. Camp sessions will be offered […]
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By Kathryn Reed South Lake Tahoe City Manager Tony O’Rourke expects to be on the city’s payroll through July 1, with his first day as city manager of Yakima, Wash., the following day. “It’s difficult to depart, but I’m looking forward to the opportunities and challenges,” O’Rourke told Lake Tahoe News. The Yakima council on […]
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By Kellene Stockwell, Channel 2 News A local mining company celebrated its stock going public by ringing the opening bell at the New Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Tahoe Resources Inc. is already listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange as THO. It’s listed as TAHO on the NYSE, and is a member of the S&P/TSX Composite […]
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South Tahoe High School’s Sober Grad Night is June 8 at 9pm to June 9 at 4am at the California Lodge at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Volunteers are needed for the event. Organizers also say raffle donations and monetary donations are needed. They may be mailed to: Sober Grad Force, P.O. Box 17001, S. Lake Tahoe, […]
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“Thin City” is the destination Stella Ortega wanted to reach. And the South Lake Tahoe woman did. The Barton Health employee is one of 10 finalists on the “The Dr. Oz Show” who could win $1 million. The winner will be announced on the TV program May 23. Since the health challenge launched Sept. 26 […]
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The 18th annual Barton Foundation Golf Tournament is June 29 at Genoa Lakes Golf Course. The 9am start is a shotgun scramble. Cost is $150 per person. The Community Health Endowment Fund of the Barton Foundation is the beneficiary. For more information, call (530) 543.5909.
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By Tom Knudson, Sacramento Bee Like many ranchers, Bill Jensen drives a pickup, shoots a high-powered rifle and loves to talk about sheep, cattle and the outdoors. But unlike many ranchers, he no longer relies on the federal government for predator control. Nor does the Marin County rancher have a choice. Ten years ago Marin, […]
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By Bonnie Eslinger, Palo Alto Daily News A nationwide survey of convention, trade show and meeting industry professionals concludes they would have second thoughts about holding an event in the Bay Area if San Mateo County voters approve June 5 ballot measures that would raise the hotel tax and start taxing commercial parking lot and […]
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