The 2011 Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day is partnering with the Incline Village General Improvement District to focus on fuel reduction, native vegetation rehabilitation, trail and stream restoration, biomass cleanup and educational outreach. The 14th annual event is Sept. 10 from 9am-2pm in Incline Village. It is open to all ages. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants […]
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By Stephen Magagnini and Peter Hecht, Sacramento Bee Mourad “Moni” Samaan killed himself and his 2-year-old daughter, Madeleine Layla Samaan-Fay following a bitter custody battle that began even before the child was born, Samaan’s father said Monday. In an exclusive interview with the Bee, Dr. Makram Samaan said his son and granddaughter – found inside […]
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Masters of song and storytelling Men of Worth will appear at the Tallac Historic Site’s Boathouse Theatre Aug. 18 at 7:30pm. Ireland’s James Keigher and Donnie Macdonald of Scotland blend their voices in harmony and support their collection of songs with an exciting selection of instruments. Their playful approach to performance draws the audience into […]
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Masters of song and storytelling Men of Worth will appear at the Tallac Historic Site’s Boathouse Theatre Aug. 18 at 7:30pm. Ireland’s James Keigher and Donnie Macdonald of Scotland blend their voices in harmony and support their collection of songs with an exciting selection of instruments. Their playful approach to performance draws the audience into […]
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By Kathryn Reed More marijuana cases may soon end up in El Dorado County Superior Court. The combination of South Lake Tahoe being on the verge of finalizing ordinances related to pot dispensaries and deputy district attorneys receiving specialized training in these matters could change the tide when it comes to prosecuting pot-related cases. Hans […]
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By George Skelton, Los Angeles Times On the surface, the new state fire fee passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Jerry Brown seems prudent and fair. It requires people who live in woodsy and brushy terrain, being soothed by nature, to pay a larger share of their fire protection costs. But this legislation […]
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The Placer County Fish and Game Commission is soliciting grant proposals from nonprofit organizations, schools, or other individuals or organizations. To be eligible, an organization has to use the money for education, environmental or habitat improvement, or enforcement activities. The use of the money must be related to Placer County’s fish and wildlife. The maximum […]
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Lake Tahoe author Janet Smith will be at the Costco in Carson City from 11am-2pm Aug. 20 for a book signing of the anthology “Permanent Vacation: Twenty Writers on Work and Life in Our National Parks.” The collection, published by Bona Fide Books of Meyers, features Smith’s piece “Pretty Enough,” a bittersweet account of coming […]
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On Sept. 18, Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition’s board of directors will lead a recreational bike ride along South Lake Tahoe’s bicycle path system. The ride starts and ends at Blue Dog Pizza at the north end of Raley’s Shopping Center near Stateline. The ride begins at 1pm and is expected to last 3 to 4 […]
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By Kathryn Reed Don’t be surprised if competitors in next month’s Iron Girl triathlon have better times than they did at the inaugural event in 2010. This could happen because of three classes designed with the Sept. 18 South Lake Tahoe event in mind. The swim clinic, tri interval speed clinic, and tri circuit workshop […]
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