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Gaines: Wildfire preparedness at Tahoe gets "C-"
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 3:18pmWildfire safety has improved at Lake Tahoe in the five years since the Angora fire, but there is still work to be done, according to a report card released this week by California Sen. Ted Gaine...
Multiple crews contain 3-acre brush fire in Eastern Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 10:21amTRUCKEE, Calif. - With the five-year anniversary of the Angora fire barely in the rear view mirror, regional crews Monday afternoon teamed up to contain a brush fire in Eastern Truckee that one off...
Gaines gives Tahoe fire safety a "C-"
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 4:52pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wildfire safety has improved in the Lake Tahoe Basin in the five years since the Angora fire, but only marginally, according to a report card developed by California Sena...
South Lake Tahoe: A link between the people and the action
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 2:01am
I will never be able to get out of my mind the sights and smells of the Angora Fire. I was at ground zero on the morning of June 25, 2007. I never want anyone to experience that again – the loss of their mementos, personal belongings and their beloved pets. All things lost during the fire that can never be replaced.
TRPA looks back 5 years on progress made after Angora fire
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 06/23/2012 - 12:41pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is marking the fifth anniversary of the Angora Wildfire by reminding the public of the importance of creating defensible space around their homes and reflecting on the community’s progress since the fire.
Final installment of Angora Fire series coming Sunday
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/23/2012 - 2:01amUniversity study delves into specifics of Angora Fire
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 2:01am
A first-of-its-kind study examining behavior and protocol surrounding a major wildland blaze features Lake Tahoe’s most significant — the Angora Fire of 2007, which consumed 254 homes, forced the evacuation of more than 3,000 residents and caused about $160 million in damage over nine days starting June 24.
What is the best thing to come out of the Angora Fire?
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 2:00amMeyers celebrates Summer Solstice with community gathering
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 5:41am
The Meyers Summer Solstice Celebration “Fire” will take place on June 23, from 2-6 p.m. at 3170 Highway 50 in honor of the 5th anniversary of the Angora Fire. Face painting, local culture and music will set the stage. This free and public family-centered event is designed to bring together the healing, artistic, and recreational cultures of Lake Tahoe in a community street fair that highlights the Washoe ancestral land that is centered on the “sacred giver of life,” Da ow a ga (Lake Tahoe).
Cutbacks would challenge emergency response for the next Angora
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/10/2012 - 2:01am
If another Angora Fire happened today, would there be enough resources available to fight it? The simple answer is no.
Sen. Ted Gaines to hold forum highlighting five years after Angora
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 5:16amJoin California State Sen. Ted Gaines on Monday, June 25, 6 to 8 p.m. for an update on the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendations following the Angora Fire. Learn what has been done and what still needs work to ensure future fire safety. Ask questions and let your voice be heard on efforts to protect the region from destructive wildfires.
The meeting will be at the South Tahoe High School theater. To RSVP or for more information, call (916) 783-8232.
Gaines to host Angora fire forum
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 3:58pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - California State Senator Ted Gaines will host a forum to discuss the ramifications of the Angora fire five years later.The forum will be held from 6-8 p.m. June 25 at Sou...
Reflections of Angora Fire 5 years after the devastation
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/02/2012 - 1:59amKick Off Summer at Meyers Solstice Celebration June 23
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 10:36am
Event Date:
June 23, 2012 - 2:00pm On Sat. June 23 Meyers will host a Summer Solstice Celebration from 2-6 pm at 3170 Highway 50. This family-centered event is designed to bring together the healing, artistic, and recreational cultures of the Lake Tahoe Basin in a community street fair. Activities will include a parade, live music, art cars, food, children’s recreation and booths featuring local artists and healers. The celebration is free and open to the public.
Fire Awareness Week at Lake Tahoe kicks off with activities, film series
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 7:49pmWith the theme "your home, your responsibility" the third Lake Tahoe Basin Wildfire Awareness Week begins Saturday, May 26 and will continue through June 3. The focus of the week is to promote homeowner and resident actions that reduce the risk from wildfire to homes and communities.
TRPA kicks off Fire Awareness Week with activities
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 2:20pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is encouraging local residents and part-time homeowners to become “wildfire aware” by taking advantage of public education activities during Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Week happening May 26 to June 3.
“With the fifth anniversary of the Angora fire coming up, this is a good opportunity for our community to discuss the importance of wildfire awareness,” said Joanne Marchetta, Executive Director of TRPA.
Charles Barkley returns to Lake Tahoe for American Century Championship
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:25am
As NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley once put it, “There are worse things to suck at in life than golf.” The TNT basketball analyst, weight loss pitchman, SNL host, Hank Haney poster child, humanitarian, wildly popular everyman and now political commentator will nonetheless put his game on the line once again at the American Century Championship, the celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe, July 17-22, 2012.
Prescribed fire operations resume today in Angora fire area
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 9:48amU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will continue prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area near Mule Deer Circle today. Crews will be burning piles of logs left from the mechanical...
Prescribed fires planned in Angora area and West Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will resume prescribed burning in the Angora fire area tomorrow, according to a Wednesday statement. Fuels management crews wil...
Feeling the Squeeze: City's recent round of layoffs will be noticeable
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:42pmBy Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted October 18 to approve the budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, which imposed layoffs for 19 employees who were relieved of their duties last Friday, November 18.
Angora fire restoration draws complaints
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 11:55amA prescribed forest burn in the Angora fire area caused quite a stir earlier this month after wind gusts of up to 50 mph carried some of the burn slash piles and brush further than what was comfortable for nearby homeowners.
The U.S. Forest Service, however, says that at no point did the prescribed fire, which consisted mostly of slash piles and dead trees, get out of hand and the agency remains both cautious about its undertaking and empathetic to nearby neighbors who rebuilt their homes following the June 2007 Angora fire.
USFS resumes fire operations in Angora Fire area
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 2:48amSmoke may be visible on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The Forest Service strives to minimize the impacts of smoke on local communities. Smoke-sensitive residents should consider staying indoors and keeping do...
Prescribed fire operations set to resume in the Angora fire area
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:03pmBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area near Mule Deer Circle on Wednesday, Nov. 2, weather permitting. Operations may continue through the weekend.
Prescribed burns set to resume in Angora area
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 11:56amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area near Mule Deer Circle on Wednesday, weather permi...
Smoke is from planned South Shore prescribed fires
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 10:43amSmoke that set in around South Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon was from a prescribed burn operation near Meyers. Service fuels management crews have resumed prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50.
In addition, operations were to resume in the Angora fire area weather permitting. Both operations may continue through the week.
Nonprofit established for Angora survivors lives
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 7:02amWhile the last check for Angora Fire victims was cut a year ago, the nonprofit Community Disaster Resource Center still exists. No physical presence exists in South Lake Tahoe anymore, but board membe...
Control burns in multiple South Shore locations
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 10:44amPrescribed fire operations will also continue in the Angora Fire area near Tahoe Mountain and Forest Mountain Roads. In addition, operations are scheduled to ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../control-burns...
Prescribed fire operations continue on South Shore
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 11:04amBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations near Meyers, on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Hwy 50, today October 5, 2011. The project area is approximately 60 acres. Prescribed fire operations will also continue in the Angora fire area, near Tahoe Mountain and Forest Mountain Roads. In addition, operations are scheduled to begin in the Bayview area near Emerald Bay, on approximately 50 acres. All of these operations may continue through the week, weather permitting.
Forest Service prescribed fire ops underway in Angora
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 7:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -- U.S. Forest Service fire and fuels management crews have begun prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area. Operations will start with units off Tahoe Mountain...
Forest Service to burn Angora piles this fall
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 5:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service crews could begin prescribed fires in the Angora fire area as soon as next week, according to a Friday statement from the Forest Service.The burn pile...
Forest Service plans to burn Angora piles this fall
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 7:37amBy Cheva Heck
U.S. Forest Service fire and fuels management crews plan to begin prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area this fall, burning piles created during the fuels reduction component of the Angora Ecosystem Restoration Project. Operations could begin as soon as next week.
Artist's reception in Meyers features watercolors on silk
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 11:58pm“Around the Lake in Silk” is a collection of watercolor paintings on silk, featuring iconic Lake Tahoe landscapes, which include images from the Angora Fire and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../artists-re...
U.S. military veterans gain job skills while reducing Lake Tahoe wildfire risk
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:50pm
By Cheva Heck
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A crew of military veterans who are preparing for future employment while they're helping to protect Lake Tahoe communities from wildfire were visited today by U.S. Forest Service and California Conservation Corps officials.
Injunction denied in Angora burn area restoration
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 6:27pm
An injunction to halt fuel reduction work in the Angora Fire area was denied last month after a lawsuit was filed by two environmental organizations.
A three-person panel of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that an emergency injunction was not needed after a U.S. District Court judge in Sacramento, Garland Burrell, upheld the agency's environmental
analysis. The suit was brought on by Earth Island Institute and Center for Biological Diversity over the protection of a rare black-backed woodpecker.
Agencies erred in change after Angora fire, judge finds
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 10:59amLake Tahoe Basin water quality regulators failed to consider significant environmental impacts of a simplified permitting process following the 2007 Angora fire, according to a judge's decision lat...
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