The Sierra Cup Regional Championship Mountain Biking Series for 2011 begins May 21 in Gardnerville. The Sierra Cup is a seven race point series to determine the USA Cycling cross-country mountain bike champions for the Northern California/Nevada region. Top finishers at the first three events will also qualify to compete at the Mountain Bike National […]
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The 6th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge is scheduled to run from May 23 to June 3. This is Tahoe’s effort to participate in Bike to Work Month – a national public awareness campaign. It is a two wee promotion challenging everyone in the Lake Tahoe Basin to ride their bicycle instead of using an automobile […]
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By Kathryn Reed Two people were arrested and 73.3 grams of heroin were confiscated in what law enforcement is calling a substantial bust in South Lake Tahoe. “This is a very significant amount for this area. We are seeing a lot of heroin coming in from Reno into the area,” said Jeff Catchings, commander with […]
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Friends of the Veterans Monument will host the 6th annual Memorial Day observance on May 30 at 11am at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument, 360 Fair Lane, Placerville. Each year the community gathers at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument grounds on Memorial Day to honor those who have served and sacrificed for the […]
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First Baptist Church in South Lake Tahoe is having a patriotic service on May 29 at 11am. This will be to salute veterans and troops. A potluck will follow the service. Military attire and memorabilia is encouraged. Child care will be provided. The church is at 1053 Wildwood Ave., South Lake Tahoe. For more information, […]
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By Kathryn Reed El Dorado County residents are being asked to weigh-in on five proposals that would reconfigure how the supervisorial districts are laid out. This occurs every 10 years when Census data is released. The point is to have equal number of constituents in each district. This is the law. However, El Dorado County […]
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By Steve Kubby South Lake Tahoe Mayor Hal Cole recently described street maintenance as a “300-pound gorilla in the room,” preying on South Lake Tahoe’s streets, and nobody knows how to stop it. It’s a beast that could take more than $300 million to fix, according to city staff estimates on bringing the roadways up […]
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By Caroline Barichievich Plantar fasciitis is a common and often nagging problem. Two million people a year live with plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the thick band of fibrous tissue on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia runs from your toes to your heel and helps form the arch of your foot. It […]
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Summer officially kicks off in North Lake Tahoe on Memorial Day Weekend with the 5th Annual Opening Day at the Lake. This four-day special event is May 27-30, and is comprised of celebrations and festivities along the West Shore and in downtown Tahoe City. Opening Day at the Lake events include deck opening celebrations at […]
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The Sugar Pine Foundation will be planting healthy, fungus-resistant sugar pine seedlings in Truckee on June 4 starting at 10am to restore the Alder Creek area. Seedlings, tools, instruction and refreshments will be provided. Meet at the intersection of Alder Creek Road and Schussing Way in Truckee. For more information, call (650) 814.9565.
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