By Kathryn Reed R is for recreation. At least that’s the thinking of the three-member panel that is moving closer to putting a measure on the November ballot that would redefine how Measure S money might be spent. Measure S, approved in 2000, taxes property owners in El Dorado County who live in the Lake […]
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It’s that time of year when bears are roaming Lake Tahoe neighborhoods. Although it’s never a good idea to put trash out before the day it picked up, it’s even more critical now not to so these bruins don’t get hooked on human food. The Bear League has information about living with bears. Lake Tahoe […]
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In preparation for the 2011 Amgen Tour of California that will be in the Tahoe area May 15-16, North Lake Tahoe trail crews have been working long days to clear snow from the region’s many paved bike trails. Spectators can now gather on the miles of paved trails to cheer on the Tour’s professional cyclists […]
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By Reno Gazette-Journal The Reno Bike Project now is collecting art for the “We heART Bike” gallery that it will present at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort on May 14-15, in conjunction with the Amgen Tour of California bike race. Submissions are open to everyone and are due on May 11. Every item featured in the gallery will […]
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The 11th annual Water Quality Snapshot Day will be May 14 throughout Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Reno. Volunteers are needed to help conduct the water quality sampling and habitat assessments. The event is a citizen-based environmental effort designed to take a “snapshot” at one moment in time, of the water quality throughout the Lake Tahoe […]
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By Kathryn Reed While the good of the Amgen Tour de California bike race was touted, that’s not all South Lake Tahoe City Council members wanted to hear from the South Shore’s tourism agency. Carol Chaplin, executive director of Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, gave a brief update Tuesday about the multi-day bike race through the […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal Felt-soled waders, a time-honored safeguard for anglers knee-deep in slippery streams, are under mounting scrutiny in Nevada and across the country. With officials concerned that felt soles on waders and boots could help aquatic invaders hitchhike from one place to another, regulations regarding their use are being considered or are […]
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Publisher’s note: Hot August Nights CEO Bruce Walter resigned this week. By Karen Robes Meeks, Press-Telegram Organizers of a major vintage car show have put the brakes on coming to Long Beach. Lack of car entries and sponsorships have prompted organizers of Hot August Nights to cancel the four-day show Aug. 3-6 in Long Beach, […]
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By Kathryn Reed PHILLIPS STATION – Snow was literally melting as the last water survey of the season was taken. Although the numbers are good for this time of year – 209 percent of average with 33.7 inches of water content and a snow depth of 66 inches – under warm sunny skies Monday, it […]
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The second annual Lake Tahoe Basin Wildfire Awareness Week is May 28-June 5. The theme this year is “Get Defensive: We’re Counting on You!” The focus of the week will be to promote community based defensible space activities. Fire agencies, fire safe chapters and local organizations will collaborate to have community clean up days, including […]
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