U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is suspending residential burning, also known as “dooryard” burning, effective July 18 through the remainder of fire season. The prohibition applies to debris burning on private, state and federal lands of El Dorado and Placer counties in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Residential debris burning is already banned […]
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STATELINE – While it was obvious by the levity on the course that the score didn’t matter Wednesday, plenty of practicing was going one. Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith spent hours on the putting green under the watchful eye of a throng of fans. He is a regular at the annual American Century […]
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Kids will have a chance to show off their fishing skills at the 24th Annual Truckee Fishing Derby on July 21 from 9am to 1pm at Cold Stream Pond behind Donner Memorial State Park. The event is open to the public and admission is free for children 12 and under. Children should bring their own […]
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South Tahoe CrossFit owner Tim Anderson placed first Sunday in the 55-60 Masters Division in the Reebok Crossfit Games. This makes him “Fittest in the World” for his age division.
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By Mary Pilon, New York Times The news that the United States will send more women than men to compete on its Olympic team in London reflects a turnaround in women’s participation in the modern Games that’s evolved over the past century. The 530-member U.S. Olympic team is comprised of 269 women and 261 men, […]
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By Kathryn Reed Playing in the outdoors is clearly what is important to people who live on the South Shore. During two public meetings Tuesday at the U.S. Forest Service office in South Lake Tahoe the nearly 70 people at each session wanted to talk about and ask questions regarding recreation. (There are two more […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority might not have much to choose from when it comes to how to spend the $500,000 in the bank for fields — or the list could be overwhelming. The committee responsible for making a recommendation to the JPA met July 16. The JPA is expected to […]
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Sixteen teams competed in the 28th annual South Tahoe Basketball Jamboree last weekend. The teams from California and Oregon each played at least five games during the July 12-14 event. The girls of Oakridge High School from El Dorado Hills were crowned the champions, with Justin Siena of Napa placing second. “Our South Tahoe team […]
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By Julie Cart, Los Angeles Times Yosemite National Park’s favorite beach is getting a face lift. Tenaya Lake, the sparkling alpine oasis along the park’s busy Tioga Road, is being upgraded this summer with new parking and picnicking facilities. The trail system is being rerouted to avoid harm to the shore’s delicate wetlands. The renovations […]
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The South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic: A Vintage Boat Show for Charity takes place at the Tahoe Keys Marina on July 27 from noon to 5pm and on July 28 from 9am to 5pm. In addition to over 20 different boat manufacturers, there will be several 1960s drag boats to see on land as well as […]
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