By Kathryn Reed A private property sign where one has not existed for at least a decade is causing some unrest on West Way in South Lake Tahoe. In October, when Paul Lara bought the house that backs to the Pope Meadow he knew a trail skirted the far edge of his property. What he […]
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Crews from the U.S. Forest Service and California Tahoe Conservancy will work this summer and next restoring about 60 acres of aspen groves near the Upper Truckee River and around the Angora Fire area. The projects are made possible by $285,000 in funding from the South Tahoe Public Utility District, as part of a plan […]
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Raley’s, Bel-Air and Nob Hill Foods supermarkets are selling discount ticket for the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, July 13-18. Tickets are on sale at 128 locations throughout Northern California and Nevada through July 17. Stores will offer tickets to the celebrity golf tournament for $22, or $18 with a grocery purchase […]
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By Kara Lapoint, Reno Gazette-Journal Verdi resident John Leeming has been screamed at, honked at, foghorned and has had doors opened at him from moving vehicles — all while riding his bike around Reno. Dean Deming shares similar experiences, and then some: being run off the road and getting hit from behind. “Every time I […]
Read moreA variety of gardening related classes are being offered on the South Shore starting June 27. The Green Thumb Gardening Series is sponsored by the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, Lake Tahoe Community College and UC Cooperative Master Gardener. Classes include learning about soil, landscaping with stone, selecting trees, water conservation, BMPs and more. For more […]
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Summer registration is under way for all programs and classes at the South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Complex. There are Saturday, evening and morning swim lesson sessions available. Private lessons are going on now and continue throughout the year. Saturday Drop-in Swim Clinics run 8-9am with Derek Beller. Another CPR/AED class is running July […]
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By Alex Breitler, Stockton Record Reel in a reality check: Your catch of the day might contain high levels of mercury or other contaminants, even if you’re fishing in what seems to be a fairly clean mountain lake. Now there’s a user-friendly way to check before you cast. The results from the largest survey of […]
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Everything changes after dark – the trails, the trees, and the lake. Experience the Tahoe Rim Trail in a whole new light with full moon hikes in the Tahoe Meadows led by experienced guides. Enjoy views of the lake as the moon rises over the Lake Tahoe Basin. Experience the peace, tranquility and beauty of […]
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By Maggie Thach, Reno Gazette-Journal There was no one around him. It was just Brett Melcher and the finish line. The wind was strong, but he could hear the spectators calling his name. All his focus pointed to crossing that line. Tim Healion was leaning over the rail at the finish line, arm outstretched and […]
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The American Century Championship, the celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe, celebrates its 21 birthday July 13-18. Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Bode Miller, Troy Aikman, Jerry Rice, Don Cheadle, Mario Lemieux, Taylor Hicks are among the 80 sports and entertainment stars and Hall of Famers competing in the 54-hole, $600,000 tournament on NBC […]
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