In the past several weeks, Tahoe City Public Utility District has had numerous sewer pumps clogged by “flushable” wipes. “Flushable” is a catchy phrase and companies use it to market their products, according to TCPUD officials. Officials say the challenge is wipes can’t breakdown and more and more sewer lines and pumps are being clogged […]
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By Kathryn Reed Alien-like machines seem to be able to perform superhuman tasks in the middle of the forest. Cut, extract, de-limb, slice. Repeat, repeat, repeat. The sound of trees crashing echoes through the otherwise tranquil Angora burn area. A few birds chirp, but no people are venturing in to see what the noise is […]
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By Michael J. Mishak, Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — A group of newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, has filed a lawsuit against the California Legislature, alleging that the institution violated state open-records laws by refusing to release the office budgets and spending records of lawmakers and legislative committees. Last month, the Assembly Rules Committee […]
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By Bill O’Driscoll, Reno Gazette-Journal Signs of life are emerging in the effort to grow existing business and bring new companies to the Reno-Tahoe region. A report Wednesday by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada showed marked increases in the number of expanded and relocated businesses and jobs created in the fiscal year ending […]
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A special performance by Tahoe Youth Ballet at Sugar Pine Point State Park is designed to raise money for the ballet and Sierra State Parks Foundation. The Aug. 17 event begins at 6pm. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 that day. Call 800.838.3006 for tickets. Bring a chair, picnic dinner or buy food-wine at the […]
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More than 850 cars are expected to participate in the Hot August Nights Poker Run on Aug. 11. The classic cars will make their way to Carson Valley representing some of the 5,500 entrants in this year’s nationally recognized 25th Annual Hot August Nights. The cars will participate in a 110-mile seven stop poker run […]
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The dam gates are open, the river is flowing, and rafting season on the Truckee River opened today. Some companies will begin operating this weekend. The delay in this summer’s rafting season was due to a banner snow year and lingering snowpack, which kept downstream flows above the federally regulated minimums required before water can […]
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Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role that one can undertake, and taking the opportunity to share information and feel connected to others who are providing care is a vital step to perform this task to the best of your ability. Take the opportunity Aug. 11 from 5:30-7:30pm, South Lake Tahoe Senior Center at […]
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By Kathryn Reed Four years late, another 15 months before it might be approved and now a redirection at the eleventh-hour. That’s where the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Regional Plan update is. Instead of updating everything in the 1987 document, the bi-state regulatory agency has decided lake clarity and the California Sustainable Communities legislation should […]
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The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is putting on the following free public guided hikes. Online registration is now required for all TRTA programs. For more information call (775) 298.0012 or email programs@tahoerimtrail.org. Aug. 6 – Vistas, Lakes and Wildflowers Hiking Series – “Cinder Cone” Join experienced TRT Guides on this moderately challenging hike from Tahoe […]
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