By Kathryn Reed A bear was captured in Glenbrook on Monday by the Nevada Department of Wildlife and released the next day near Mount Rose. According to Linda Bradley, manager of the Glenbrook Homeowners Association, the last time the state was asked to trap a bear in their neighborhood was in 2008. She told Lake […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Police Department marine units will be actively involved in California law enforcement officers Operation Dry Water June 28-30. Operation Dry Water is an annual nationwide effort to highlight the risks and dangers of operating boats under the influence. The stepped up enforcement raises awareness of operating boats under the influence of […]
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A youth soccer camp is coming to Kahle Community Center in Stateline. Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department with Steve Maltase and former Whittell High School soccer players will be offering a weeklong youth soccer camp from July 8-12. This is for ages 4-14. For more information or to register, call (775) 586.7271. Players will […]
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Personal fireworks are banned from the Lake Tahoe Basin. CalFire is encouraging everyone in El Dorado County to celebrate Independence Day by attending one or all of the following local events. June 29, Cameron Park Lake, Cameron Park from 2-10pm. Fun and games for the entire family. Fireworks in the evening. July 3, El Dorado […]
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South Lake Tahoe Recreation Department is partnering with the Tahoe Tri Club to host a kids’ triathlon June 30 at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex. Registration for the event is $35. The Tahoe Kids Triathlon is for ages 3-13. The triathlon course includes the recreation complex swimming pool, parking lot, and greenway that surrounds […]
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It’s Olympic Day at the South Lake Tahoe BMX track on June 28. The single point race is free. No USA BMX membership required to participate All ages and abilities are welcome. Registration is from 4:30-6pm, with races to start immediately after that. The track is at 1180 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe. For more […]
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By Kathryn Reed Leon Abravanel wonders where the two best players on his high school team might be today if they would have had the opportunity to play soccer after graduation. “The repercussions of something like this are huge – not just for (kids) right out of high school, but for the whole community,” Abravanel […]
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More than 20 youngsters participated in a two-day free tennis clinic at Zephyr Cove Park. The June 15-16 event was put on by Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department, Hersh Herschman of Tahoe Tennis Classic, Rob Wheatley of Zephyr Cove Tennis Club and sponsored by Capisce restaurant. Each session consisted of 90 minutes of instruction […]
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Beginning July 1, fire restrictions will go into effect in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campfires and charcoal barbecues will be restricted to designated recreation sites, and other fire-related activities will be prohibited until the end of fire season. “Weather patterns this winter and spring are similar to conditions in 2007, the year of the Angora […]
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By Kathryn Reed Keep the umbrellas handy today, but have the sunscreen within reach because a record high is possible by the end of the week in Lake Tahoe. “It’s certainly unusual for this time of year,” is how Shane Snyder, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Reno, described the rain that has been […]
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