A 39-year-old Sparks man died during the Sierra Recon challenge on Saturday. Joseph Axtman collapsed on the course near the base lodge at Sierra-at-Tahoe on July 14. “He was going up a portion of the course and just collapsed,” El Dorado County sheriff’s Lt. Pete Van Arnum told Lake Tahoe News. Medical personnel were not […]
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Tahoe Rim Trail Association is conducting Women’s Backpacking 101, an all female group event to learn skills and techniques for staying safe and comfortable in the backcountry. The program will cover backpacking basics, including trip planning; how to pack; bear awareness; campsite selection and set up; meal preparation; and Leave No Trace principles. Attendees must […]
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The Douglas County Public Library in Zephyr Cove is hosting “Bats are Cool” on July 20 at 1:30 pm. The event is presented by Northern California Bats, a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. NorCalBats will bring live bats to the library and talk about the importance […]
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By Loretta Kalb, Sacramento Bee The Robbers Fire, which consumed one home and four outbuildings in Placer County, grew to 2,400 acres Sunday and is now 30 percent contained, the state Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reported. More than 2,100 firefighters from San Diego to Siskiyou County battled the blaze, which is burning in […]
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The bicyclist who was killed near Donner Lake on July 13 has been identified as Larry Sage. The 53-year-old Truckee man was wearing a helmet, but still suffered massive head injuries. The cause of death is pending autopsy results. He was on a group bicycle ride when the crash occurred on Old Highway 40 near […]
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The Wa She Shu It Deh Native American Arts Festival is being held July 28-29 from 10am to 5pm at the Valhalla Grand Lawn, Tallac Historic Site. The event features traditional American Indian dancers and drum performers, basket weaving displays, art and food. Sponsored by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, this event is free […]
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Donny is a great all around dog. We can’t figure out why his owner didn’t come looking for him. He’s very sweet and calm, likes other dogs, and is house trained. Donny is about 5-years-old, may be a cattle dog-Shepherd mix. He weighs about 50 pounds, just the right size. He walks nicely on the […]
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Sports Concussions is the topic of Jonathan Finnoff’s lecture on Aug. 1 from 6-7pm at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe. Finnoff is an advocate for making sure athletes and others know about the danger of concussions. Here is a column he wrote on the subject Oct. 10, 2011, for Lake Tahoe News. […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the July 11, 2012, San Bernardino Sun. San Bernardino appears poised to become the third California city to file for bankruptcy protection so far this year. Citing the ongoing economic downturn, lack of recovery in the housing market and state funding take-aways, the City Council voted Tuesday to file […]
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The National Physique Committee sanctioned amateur bodybuilding, figure, bikini, physique and fitness championship the Tahoe Show is Aug. 25 at MontBleu in Stateline. The 2012 Tahoe Show adds a Health and Fitness Expo, new men’s and women’s physique divisions, live video web-stream, new stage design and a People’s Choice Award where the audience will text […]
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