By Associated Press Vast wildfires have created lengthy gaps in Southern California sections of the famed Pacific Crest Trail, which hikers must bypass via shuttles or alternate routes to avoid dangerous conditions like unstable trees and loose rocks. Long-distance backpackers must be shuttled by van around the closures or risk incurring $2,500 fines, the Riverside […]
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It took fishing captain Andrew Lubrano nearly 30 minutes to land a bass today in the Tahoe Keys. It weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces. The record for Lake Tahoe is just less than 8 pounds. “I was just cleaning my boat and threw an extra piece of bait I had into the water,” the […]
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OMG is part serious running, part casual walking and part crazy costume party. The inaugural OMG (Old Meyers Grade) Fun Run will be May 22 from 10am-noon. Register online for on of three categories – youth, costume-walking or competitive. Cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Those who register before the […]
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A grass-roots effort is under way to bring a dog park to Truckee. Tahoe Vista, Tahoe City and South Lake Tahoe have parks for canines. People like the parks because it’s an opportunity for the animals to socialize, run without going on a long walk or hike, and it’s in a confined space. Resident Nova […]
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Residential burn permits from CalFire’s Amador-El Dorado Unit will be required beginning May 1. These permits are free, valid for three years from the date of issuance and allow for the burning of dry landscape vegetation (not household trash) that originates from the landowners property. Permits are available at most of the local staffed fire stations. Use of […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE — It’s working. That was the message Dennis Zabaglo, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s aquatic resources program manager, delivered to the Governing Board on April 27 about the boat inspection program. The program started eight years ago without everyone being on board. Since then, though, other lakes have started inspection programs, boaters have […]
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Ex-San Francisco 49er coach Jim Harbaugh is returning to the American Century Championship in July. The Michigan football coach last played in the celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe in 1998 when he was a player in the NFL. Harbaugh also played in 1997. The 27th annual tournament is July 19-24. Returning notables include Charles […]
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Start paddling now because a popular section of the Upper Truckee River is going to be off limits for most of the summer. The U.S. Forest Service and California Tahoe Conservancy will resume work June 13 on what is now the fourth year of creating a new channel for the river. The river and meadow […]
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Youngsters in grades K-8 will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of tennis for free in May from a professional at Zephyr Cove Tennis Club. Deanne Larsell, USPTA certified instructor, will lead the after school sessions with the assistance of players from the club. For those who have played before, more advanced instruction will be […]
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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. By Kim Wyatt DENALI NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE – After almost four hours on the bus, the driver pulled to the side of the road and opened the door. “Little Stony Creek.” […]
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