By Sindya N. Bhanoo, New York Times Ski resorts are not as fun for the environment as they are for skiers. The damage to forested hills caused by the construction of ski slopes is obvious. Trees are cut down, ground is cleared, and the resulting slopes are maintained as the foundation for a yearly carpet […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal Every June, up to 1,000 horses and cattle crowd onto the grounds of Reno’s Livestock Events Center as the popular Reno Rodeo spurs into action. Also every June, operators of a water treatment plant just downstream on the Truckee River notice a sudden spike of pollutants believed to be associated […]
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Alpenglow Sports and Alex Honnold’s third free show of their annual Winter Film Series is Jan. 21 in Tahoe City Honnold makes his debut public presentation that will highlight some of his favorite climbs from Borneo to England’s Gritstone and especially his favorite place: the soaring granite walls of Yosemite Valley. Who: Alex Honnold What: […]
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By Bill Lindelof, Sacramento Bee Davis got the best grade in the region from the American Lung Association for controlling smoking. Davis got a grade of B and Sacramento got a C but most cities got a failing grade in the annual State of Tobacco Control Report. The communities were graded on their ordinances covering […]
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By Barbara Barte Osborn, Modesto Bee A proposed policy change by the U.S. Forest Service would reduce some long-standing benefits for senior citizens and permanently disabled people but at the same time expand benefits for holders of other national passes. The changes to the agency’s national pass discount policy could affect many of the facilities […]
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This month’s Breakfast with Fran speaker is Jean Rahman, founder and CEO of the Institute of Financial Freedom & Investment Solutions. When: Jan. 21, 7:15 – 8:30am Where: South Tahoe Chamber Office, 2572 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 3 Reserve your space by calling (530) 544.7412 or email joannconner@prepaidlegal.com.
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By Lindsey Sine, USSA VEYSONNAZ, Switzerland — The race to make the snowboardcross roster for the 2010 Olympics just got a lot tighter as Nick Baumgartner threw it on the line Friday to notch a third-place finish during a SBX World Cup in Switzerland. In addition to marking himself a contender for the Olympics, the […]
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Find out what South Lake Tahoe’s Sustainability Commission is up to and what it wants to do with plastic bags. Chairwoman Kirstin Cattell takes to the airwaves Saturday at 10am on KTHO FM-96.1/AM590; or listen at www.kthoradio.com.
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Tahoe Youth & Family Services needs volunteers to help in the South Lake Tahoe office, Gardnerville office and both Drop In Centers. Answering phones, odd office jobs and help with bulk mailings is needed. Interested? Contact the office you are interested in — Gardnerville (775) 782.4202 or South Lake Tahoe (530) 541.2445.
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National Safety Awareness Week for skiers and boarders is Jan. 16-22. Several resorts in the Lake Tahoe Basin have special events. Know the code: Skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country and other specialized ski equipment, such as that used […]
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