Truckee Donner Public Utility District is putting on a series of seminars aimed at helping community members save water, money and have beautiful landscaping. Landscape and gardening experts will host the seminars on June 28, July 19 and Aug. 30 at 6pm at the Truckee Donner PUD Board Room, 11570 Donner Pass Road. On June 28, […]
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Douglas County officials are pursuing a grant to improve the Pony Express Trail. Representatives from the National Park Service approached the county last year about doing this. This month the Douglas County Commission agreed to apply for a technical assistance grant for the trail that is located primarily along the upper portion of the Old […]
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By Associated Press California lawmakers are proposing a nearly $3 billion November bond measure to pay for improvements at state and local parks. Supporters say many local agencies cannot afford to maintain their outdoor spaces. The Assembly approved the measure Thursday on a 55-14 vote, with six Republicans joining Democrats in favor. The Senate must […]
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By Melinda Myers Don’t let disease-carrying mosquitoes keep you indoors this summer. Instead, employ these eight tips to protect yourself and manage these pests in your yard. Do a bit of yard and garden clean up. Remove weeds, manage neglected gardens and keep the lawn properly mowed to reduce resting spaces for adult mosquitoes. Eliminate […]
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Publisher’s note: This is one in a series of stories about the National Park Service, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016. All articles may be found via the Home Page, select Special Projects, then National Park Service 100th. By Kathryn Reed MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. – I’ve never lived in South Dakota, but […]
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Barton Health is offering pre-participation physicals for student athletes who were not able to attend the Tahoe Center for Orthopedics sports physicals event last month. All high school, middle school, and Pop Warner athletes from the Tahoe area may participate. The free physicals are available at Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice on: · […]
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By Sally Ho, AP Nevada gambling regulators have approved a new platform that will allow bets in a fantasy sports model. The Nevada Gaming Commission voted Thursday to give a gambling license to Henderson-based US Fantasy. The newly developed sports system essentially blends sports betting with elements of traditional fantasy sports contests. US Fantasy and […]
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CalFire as of June 27 is suspending all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the state responsibility area of Sacramento, Amador, El Dorado and Alpine counties. This means all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris like branches and leaves will be prohibited. “Conditions throughout our region have become such that it is no longer safe for the public to […]
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By KTVZ-TV TERREBONNE, Ore. — Two California men climbing the popular Monkey Face formation at Smith Rock State Park became stranded when they chose a wrong descent route and one ran out of rope halfway down Wednesday afternoon, prompting a rescue operation that took until after midnight to conclude, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said. Shortly […]
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Hump Day tennis is all about having fun with friends and visitors on the courts of Zephyr Cove. Organizers on July 6 will pair adults together to play against unsuspecting opponents in what is lighted hearted, albeit competitive doubles. Play starts at 5:30pm at Zephyr Cove Tennis Club. Cost is $10 for ZCTC members, $15 for non-members, and […]
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