By Kathryn Reed A tree-thinning project in Washoe Meadow State Park that left substantial tractor tracks in the meadow and surrounding area has been suspended for the winter. Rich Adams, forester with California State Parks, visited the South Shore park Dec. 7 after being notified by park users about the perceived degradation of the area. […]
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By Stephen Ward When a stone skips across water, tiny imprints diffusing from the contact point are often the only indication it was ever there. These ripples, caused by turbulence, help scientists gauge the flow of water in an area and the ensuing environmental impact. By applying this method of measurement to glaciers, a more […]
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To the community, Bread & Broth members would like to express their sincere gratitude to Heavenly Mountain Resort for recently adopting a Day of Nourishment. On Nov. 15, executives of the resort were on hand to enthusiastically serve more than 140 meals. The generous donation of their time and money is greatly appreciated. Sandy Bobman, […]
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By Carlos Alcalá, Sacramento Bee Cut down a tree. It’s good for the environment. “We’ve been telling people that for years,” said Jane Harris, but she would say that. Her family has operated Harris Tree Farm in Pollock Pines for half a century. Now she has some environmental movement support. The Nature Conservancy is campaigning […]
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Artist and graphic novelist Jared Manninen will show his work and take orders for his first graphic novel at Bona Fide Books on Dec. 17 from 7-9 pm. An assortment of his original artwork will be available for sale, and the art for his graphic novel will be on display. Bona Fide is located behind […]
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Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News is publishing idea for gifts costing less than $20. Click here for information. If you have friends or family who are hard to shop for, the Sugar Pine Foundation has a solution: Everyone loves sugar pines. You can Adopt-a-Tree or Adopt-an-Acre in anothers name, or purchase quality gifts with the […]
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California snow parks are on sale for the 19 areas on the Sierra, which include 10 near Lake Tahoe. This is the first year they can be purchased online. A $1.95 service fee is charged for each online purchase, as well as a mailing fee for seasonal permits. Permits are $5 daily or $25 for […]
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Publisher’s note: This is the first of two stories about the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. By Kathryn Reed Some customers of the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena are getting a colder reception than the temperature inside the rink. And it’s uncomfortably icy in there. “First and foremost we need to recognize the problems before […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Dec. 7, 2010, Sacramento Bee. Anational audience was treated to a fascinating debate Monday on Proposition 8, broadcast live from the old appeals court building in San Francisco before a federal three-judge panel. Passed by voters 52 percent to 48 percent in 2008, that constitutional amendment eliminated the […]
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The Telluride Mountain Film Festival general public showing is scheduled for Dec. 17 at Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley. The doors open at 6:30pm, with a no-host bar and an 8pm film program. Tickets purchased online are $20/person with current Squaw Valley Institute members at $10/person and residents with North Tahoe/Truckee identification at […]
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