By Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee A rare Sierra Nevada red fox has been located in the Stanislaus National Forest near Sonora Pass, confirming that the species continues to survive in a region where it was thought to be extinct for nearly a century. “It’s really exciting,” said Adam Rich, a wildlife biologist with the Stanislaus […]
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By Kathryn Reed MEEKS BAY — Only 172 more miles and we would have been in Tuolumne Meadows. It’s a good thing we never intended to go to Yosemite National Park. Plenty of people with the proper equipment were headed out of the wilderness with full packs. All ages, and many families had clearly spent […]
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By Chris Gabel, Reno Gazette-Journal Connor Talbott waved his hand in front of Bishop Manogue quarterback and teammate Zach McElroy’s face following a particularly brutal hit last season. There was no response. Coaches and trainers arrived at McElroy’s side moments later, and the junior eventually came to. He was loaded onto a gurney and placed […]
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By Kathryn Reed A look of awe comes across people’s faces as they glide across Lake Tahoe for the first time. Seeing why it’s called the Jewel of the Sierra, with it’s various shades of blue. Marveling that snow lingers in September on the higher peaks. Taken in by the other activity on the lake. […]
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By Adam Himmelsbach, New York Times When Colin Kaepernick interned at a University of Nevada-themed sports apparel store this summer, he sold Wolf Pack clothing to people who often did not know that he plays for the football team. One customer even asked Kaepernick to help her find the jersey of the quarterback, unaware she […]
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To the community, The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge is sad to report that due to unforeseen state regulations and new inhibitory costs, this year’s 9th Annual Kids Fishing Derby must be canceled. The Lodge is working diligently to resume the Fishing Derby in 2011, and we look forward to being able to resume this […]
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Year-round swimming lessons are offered at the South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Swim Pool Complex. Sign ups are going on now for all levels, adult & me through Level 6. Group lessons are for kids 3-13 years of age and classes last 25 minutes. The cost is $26.25 for any of the six-class sessions. […]
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By Carlos Alcalá, Sacramento Bee Officials from the California Department of Fish and Game and USDA Wildlife Services showed up at dawn at Lake Tahoe’s Fallen Leaf Campground early this week, looking for a bear sow and cub with a reputation for nonchalant visits to the tents. The same bear had been trapped, tagged and […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is urging the public to use caution within the Angora Fire area and avoid areas with large concentrations of dead standing trees. Forest Service staff working in the area report that trees are falling on a regular basis. Windy conditions increase the hazard. Hikers, bikers, and […]
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By Kathryn Reed By the last day of the month, three of South Tahoe High School’s tennis courts are expected to be playable. The other three will be ready for action by mid-October. With the building at the school and limited space to put heavy equipment, the courts became a parking lot and staging area […]
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