By Geoffrey Mohan, Los Angeles Times Wildfires such as the Yarnell Hill blaze in Arizona may be warming Earth’s atmosphere far more than previously thought, according to a study by Los Alamos National Laboratory. Researchers at the Department of Energy facility normally chase fires throughout the western U.S., to measure their atmospheric effects. But in […]
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Due to low water levels, both launch ramps at the Silver Springs and the Fallon sides are closed at Lahontan State Recreation Area. Beach launching is available at boaters’ own risk. Decreasing water levels continually expose new rock and sand bar hazards; extreme caution is advised for boats pulling skiers or traveling at higher speeds. […]
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The Bison Fire is now the largest wildland fire on record in Northern Nevada – at 25,733 acres. While the fire is 40 percent contained, it is threatening 98 structures in Douglas and Lyon counties. Lyon County Sheriff’s Department has implemented a voluntary evacuation for Smith Valley subdivision. This will be in place at least […]
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The Kyburz Fire and other wildfires in the region are creating smoky conditions in some areas of El Dorado County, prompting the county Air Quality Management District and Health Services Department to issue an advisory. Officials expect that El Dorado County may continue to be affected on an intermittent basis. Smoke conditions can vary a […]
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Firefighters made significant gains on the Kyburz Fire overnight. The 615-acre blaze is 80 percent contained. The fire is burning on the north side of Highway 50 in the Eldorado National Forest. While the highway is completely open, officials are urging motorists to drive slowly, and watch for fire personnel and debris on the road. […]
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By Brad Tuttle, Time Beer tends to be paired with burgers, not bicycles. But around the country, a new recipe in tourism mixes craft-beer tastings with cycling, running and rafting. Think of it as a sweaty spin-off of the foodie craze. While the clientele tends to be fit, the physical demands of these brew tours […]
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Teens can spend three days in a paintball camp Aug. 12-14. The camp is put on by the South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Department. Preregistration is required. Bring long pants, long shirt, tennis shoes, baseball cap, swim clothing, extra clean clothing, sunscreen, lunch, a water bottle. Campers will go to the Reno Indoor Paintball […]
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By Kathryn Reed ZEPHYR COVE – A prime piece of real estate on the South Shore sits idle, with no buyer in sight. The empty 36,000-square-foot former Kingsbury Middle School in Stateline is costing the district between $10,000 and $15,000 a month to ensure the alarm is on, pipes don’t freeze and other basics are […]
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To the community, The Lake Valley Professional Firefighters Association would like to thank the community and Tahoe visitors for the tremendous support during the July 7 “Fill the Boot” drive in Meyers. The entire $12,004.13 that was collected by firefighters from the agencies and organizations listed below will be given to the families of the […]
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Updated 8:25pm: No estimate is being given on when full containment of the Kyburz Fire might be achieved. It has consumed 634 acres and is 40 percent contained. Highway 50 between Tahoe and Placerville is open without controls. A shed and outhouse have burned to the ground. —- Cool weather and no wind overnight allowed […]
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