Eldorado National Forest’s wet weather seasonal closure for dirt roads and trails ends April 1. The seasonal closure applies to routes identified on motor vehicle use maps which are available free-of-charge at all Eldorado National Forest offices and on the forest’s website. “We recently reviewed the road and trail conditions and found that they met […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is seeking public input for a proposed project to restore Meeks Creek Meadow. The project area is located on the West Shore near Meeks Bay. The proposed project would restore approximately 300 acres of meadow habitat, re-establish a natural fire regime, and provide for diverse wildlife […]
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By Brian Stelter, NPR BOSTON — NPR is ending the 21-year-old call-in radio show “Talk of the Nation” and encouraging local stations to replace it with an expanded version of “Here and Now,” an afternoon newscast that is produced here. The plan, announced Friday, is the product of discussions that began more than two years […]
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There is a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, so dress for changing conditions. Snow levels will be above 8,000 feet. Lots of events today: U.S. Freestyle Championships at Heavenly has moved up the dual moguls competition to this morning with aerials later this afternoon and fireworks tonight. Sierra-at-Tahoe is hosting Ski with Maddie Bowman […]
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There will be a Neighborhood Service Team meeting on April 25 from 5:30-7pm for Area No. 4, which includes Al Tahoe, Bijou Pines and Pioneer Village. South Lake Tahoe has funding to support neighborhood improvement initiatives such as neighborhood signage and other things which exemplify neighborhood pride. The meeting is at the senior center.
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By Kathryn Reed Hans Uthe is good about talking on just about any subject except if the topic is himself. It took his wife, Beth, to convince him to speak to the media about his retirement. And then in an interview with Lake Tahoe News he spent more time talking about his colleagues, his dad […]
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By Jesse Patterson Nevada senators introduce bill to Save Lake Tahoe. Now, we have to make sure that it passes. Special interests who stand to benefit if Lake Tahoe loses its environmental protections will fight hard to stop this bill. Nevada legislators need to hear from you. If you have not already done so, sign […]
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By KTVN-TV Placer County sheriff’s deputies are investigating three related business burglaries that took place late Thursday night or Friday morning. Deputies say the burglars broke out windows to three businesses at the Cobblestone Mall, located at 495 North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City. Deputies say the burglars entered the Tahoe Rug Gallery and Kalifornia […]
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By Michelle McGuinness, MSN News A short-term spending bill has sparked intense debate about America’s food supply. HR933 passed the Senate last week; President Obama signed it into law Tuesday. The bill helped the government avoid a March 27 shutdown. All of which sounds like standard procedure. But activists are enraged over section 735 of […]
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By USSA Heather McPhie (Bozeman, Mont.) successfully defended her title, taking gold in moguls at the Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships on Friday at Heavenly Mountain Resort. In the men’s contest, Bradley Wilson (Butte, Mont.) took his first U.S. crown winning over brother Bryon with local favorite Sho Kashima (Stateline) taking bronze. World Cup titlist Hannah […]
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