By Kathryn Reed TAHOE CITY – A cable to walk on that is no bigger around than the diameter of an average finger, balance beams swinging a hundred feet off the ground, bridges swaying even without the wind, ropes that turn climbers into spiderpeople. These are just a few of the contraptions of the ropes […]
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To the community, The other day I saw a bumper sticker against paid parking in South Lake Tahoe on a nice car with a Nevada license plate. While the driver of that vehicle understandably would like to revert to the days of getting his front row beach access for free, eliminating the kiosks at Lakeview […]
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South Tahoe High School pops concerts are June 2 and June 4 at 7pm in the TADA Theater. On Monday night, the Vocal Pops Concert with the Glee Club and Chorale will perform their favorite songs from famous blockbuster movies. The Band & Orchestra Pops Concert will be Wednesday night with special “Dream” songs to […]
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Flying through the air is just part of the fun at the North Tahoe Adventures rope course based at Granlibakken resort in Tahoe City.
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Work on restoring the Upper Truckee River will resume June 2. The U.S. Forest Service and California Tahoe Conservancy are working on what’s called Reach 5. The first stage involves the reinstallation of a temporary bridge. During bridge installation and once the temporary bridge is in place, passage underneath the bridge will not be possible. […]
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By Warren Withers Death by drug overdose has tripled from 1990 to 2008. In 2008, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 36,450 people died from a drug overdose and 75 percent of overdoses were prescription drug related. Of the prescription drug-related deaths in 2008, the CDC reports 74 percent were opiate prescription […]
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By Tom Hamburger, Washington Post In Georgia, kids resisted the loss of their beloved fried chicken. In New Mexico, whole-wheat tortillas went straight to the trash can. And in Tennessee, after schools replaced familiar flaky white biscuits with a whole-grain variety, one official reported a “severe amount of rejection.” What began as an effort led […]
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By Kirk Siegler, NPR The attacks near UC Santa Barbara are renewing focus on programs aimed at requiring treatment for people who are mentally ill as a way to prevent mass shootings and other violence. In California, a 2002 law allows authorities to require outpatient mental health care for people who have been refusing it. […]
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The second summer Alpenglow Mountain Festival is June 21-29 on the North Shore. The festival is a celebration of human-powered events, demos, presentations, film and more. Participants may hike, trail run, and enjoy natural history excursions and lake shore yoga. Alpenglow Mountain Festival is geared toward beginner and intermediate summer recreation enthusiasts, offering a range […]
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Usually the only way to get down to Emerald Bay and tour the castle is either by hiking or boating in. California Parks is offering an ADA Vikingsholm Escort program. Reservations must be booked at least 24 hours in advance by calling 530.525.9529. It is a first come, first serve program with a maximum of […]
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