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Leadership Lake Tahoe Class of 2014 Graduates
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/14/2014 - 10:07pm
The Leadership Lake Tahoe class of 2014 graduated from the ten-month program produced by TahoeChamber this week. On June 12, 2014, twenty-two participants, as well as family and friends, celebrated at Aston Lakeland Village with a commencement ceremony and reception to honor the hard work and dedication these individuals displayed throughout the year. Members of the Leadership Lake Tahoe Task Force, Leadership Alumni and TahoeChamber board members congratulated the class on its diligent efforts, as well as its success at the Leadership Lake Tahoe Summit “Elevate Your View” this past March.
June Activities in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 9:01pmJune 04-08 Bret Ernst / Gilbert Lawand @ Improv @ Harvey's
June 05-07 Dyer Maker @ Cabo Wabo
June 05 Kelly Anne Miller @ Cottonwood Bar and Grill
The Steve Labella group @ Moody's Bistro
Stan Charles / Ryan Davis (Scarecrow Project) @ The Passtime Club
June 06 Merry Gold / Connor Party @ Heavenly Village
The Prophets of Addiction, Judas Thieves @ Whisky Dick's
The Deckheads @ Bar of America
Bonfire: a tribute to AC/DC / Coop da Loop, Zach Rawlinson @ Crystal Bay Club
June 07-08 Valhalla Renaissance Faire
June 07 Neil Sedaka @ Harrah's
Boys and Girls Club Teens to Build Paddle Boards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/07/2014 - 10:51pm
Thanks to Tahoe Maritime Museum and a generous grant from the Lana Vento Charitable Trust, there is an exciting opportunity at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe this summer. During the first weeks of summer a selected group of teen members will work together with Tahoe Maritime Museum volunteers to build Kaholo Stand Up Paddleboards from Chesapeake Light Craft.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/01/2014 - 9:41pm
For the 13 day period of May 16 to May 28, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 325 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/16
Warrant in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 1300 block of Johnson Blvd
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 1799 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI at Pioneer Trail & Al Tahoe Blvd
5/17
DUI at Glen Rd & Pioneer Trailrbance
Spousal Abuse in the 1000 block of Glen Rd
Auto Theft in the 1100 block of Bowers Ave
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of San Francisco Ave
23rd Annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride on Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 9:26pm
America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride isn't your normal Sunday bike ride unless you normally ride around Lake Tahoe with 3,000 of your friends. The annual bike ride has been bringing riders to Lake Tahoe annually for the past 22 years.
This year's 23rd Annual event is on Sunday, June 1. With the temporary closure of the Horizon for remodeling, the staging for the ride has moved across the street to the MontBleu.
June in South Lake Tahoe: Sarah McLaughlin,Three Dog Night, Joan Osborne, Neil Sedaka
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 7:37pm
Lots to do in South Lake Tahoe during the month of June!
June 01 America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride @ Montbleu
Wagon train parade
Family Bike Day @ Truckee Regional Park
Rock River Band @ The Beacon
Dimitri Mathemey group @ Moody's Bistro
Mike Kise Memorial charity fishing derby @ Jakes on the Lake
June 02 Rise Up @ Rojo's
June 03 LunarBurn fundraiser w/ GmD, Highbreed, Monophorix @ Whisky Dick's
The South Lake Tahoe Ties to Sunday's Indianapolis 500
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/25/2014 - 9:00am
Carl Fisher. Perhaps not a name you'll hear during the Indianapolis 500, nor, on any other given day.
Two More Bodies Retrieved After Folsom Lake Boat Accident
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/18/2014 - 12:17am
5/19/14 Update: The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has located the last of four missing men that were killed in the Folsom Lake boat accident on May 10.
After a body was found in Folsom Lake Friday morning, two more were located in the lake on Saturday.
Body Found Friday Morning in Folsom Lake
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/16/2014 - 10:12pm
A body was recovered from Folsom Lake on Friday morning and there is a possibility that is one of the four missing boaters from May 10's deadly speedboat accident.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and State Park Rangers responded to a call from a citizen who spotted the body at 9:50 a.m.
The male adult was found near the mouth of the American River. Helicopters were called into the area in hopes of finding the other missing boaters presumed dead in the crash of a speed boat who witnesses say was going 100 m.p.h.
Learn About Lake Tahoe Invasive Species and Programs That Combat Them During Public Forum
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 4:46pm
Event Date:
May 22, 2014 - 5:00pm
A free public forum is being held by the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinating Committee on the north shore next week.
Douglas County Sheriff Candidate Ron Pierini: We Maintain One of the Lowest Crime Rates in Nevada
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 7:58am
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for Douglas County Sheriff. We will be posting them in the order received.
1) What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department?
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Harrison Avenue Project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/05/2014 - 8:40am
Event Date:
May 6, 2014 - 3:00pm
The Harrison Avenue project has just started in South Lake Tahoe. In order to officially honor the streetscape improvements being done the City will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 6 at 3 p.m. at the boat trailer parking lot on Merced Avenue. The public is invited.
WHAT: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Harrison Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project
WHO: All community members are invited
WHEN: Tuesday, May 6th @ 3:00 pm
Nine Decades of South Lake Tahoe Memories
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/20/2014 - 11:02pm
Movies were in a Quonset hut where movie goers had to bundle up to fight the cold. Lake Tahoe was full of one way roads and a 2 room school. The switchboard operator knew where all 50 winter residents were at all times. Cattle walking down Highway 50.
The history of the south shore came alive last week at the Camp Richardson Lodge during the Lake Tahoe Historical Society’s “Do You Remember?” series.
Large Mackinaw Caught By Local Fisherman in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 6:32pm
South Lake Tahoe fishing captain Gene St. Denis has been in search of "the big one" in the waters of Lake Tahoe.
Last week, he caught two big ones, totaling 48 pounds, 10 ounces which is his personal best. The owner of Blue Ribbon Fishing Charters previously caught two totaling 44 pounds about 15 years ago and he's been trying to better that ever since.
One of the Mackinaw weighed in at 29 pounds and the other was 18 pounds. The record for Lake Tahoe was set in 1974 when a 37 pound, 6 ounce Mackinaw was pulled out of the lake.
Changes, Including Boat Inspection Fee Increase, Coming for 2014 Lake Tahoe Boating Season
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/30/2014 - 11:43pm
It will cost boaters $10 more to have their boat inspected prior to being launched in Lake Tahoe this summer.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board approved the fee update for the watercraft inspection program to help sustain boater services after a reduction in their federal funding.
The changes the TRPA approved this week:
* The decontamination fee will increase from $25 to $35 dollars only charged to boaters who don’t arrive at the inspection station Clean, Drained and Dry. All other fees will remain the same.
New Technology Used to Keep Aquatic Invasive Species Out of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/03/2014 - 11:53am
An innovation in aquatic invasive species protection was unveiled last week at the Water Sports Industry Association’s 2014 Summit that could make Lake Tahoe and recreational water bodies around the nation safer from the spread of invasive species, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) said Friday.
South Lake Tahoe Parking Initiative: "Fix It and Not Nix It"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 11:33pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is letting the voters decide the future of paid parking in the city limits during the next election on June 3, 2014. Voters will be able to either approve or repeal the city's paid parking ordinance.
During Tuesday night's City Council session, several options were voted on that address concerns the public had on paid parking. They will go into effect immediately, well ahead of the election.
Working Each Day to Keep Tahoe Blue: Limnologist Katie Webb Explains the Threats Facing the Unique Ecology of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/17/2014 - 2:47pm
Lake Tahoe is one of California’s greatest natural treasures. It is a beauty to behold, with forested mountains surrounding the deep blue shimmering surface. It is famous for many recreational activities- snowboarding, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, boating, fishing, and sunbathing. But the clear blue waters of Tahoe are in trouble. Invasive species, climate change, and sedimentation all threaten the unique ecosystems of the lake.
Lake Tahoe Tops Woman's List of Places to Visit Before Going Blind
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 8:50pm
What would you do if you were losing your eyesight? This question wasn't a hard one to answer for Monroe, Louisiana resident Leslie Hestle. Her answer? Go to Lake Tahoe!
Suffering from gyrate atrophy since birth, Hestle knew that her eyesight was going away. People with the disease are usually totally blind between the ages of 40-60. One year ago she had cataracts surgery, giving her eyesight for awhile longer but without peripheral vision.
Josh Kornbeck Named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/21/2014 - 11:36am
Selected among several local outstanding youth Josh Kornbeck will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the California Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 college scholarship from Tupperware Brands Corporation. As the new Youth of the Year for Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, 16-year old Josh is a true example of an extraordinary young man recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for his sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.
What to do in Lake Tahoe When There Isn't Much Snow? Enjoy a Day on the Lake!
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/16/2014 - 12:26am
With a lack of winter storms in Lake Tahoe and the usual snow that accompanies them, visitors are looking for things to enjoy during their visit.
The calm water and mild days have been perfect for fishing, whether its boat fishing on Lake Tahoe or ice fishing on the frozen lakes in the area.
I ran into a group of fisherman just ending their venture onto the lake with Tahoe Sport Fishing on Tuesday. The group of men were from Australia, South Africa, Los Angeles and Sacramento and by the looks of their smiles and their catch, they had a great time.
Lake Tahoe Tourism Officials Denounce Fireworks Lawsuit
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/15/2014 - 2:09pm
With Tahoe South’s two annual fireworks celebrations meeting all state and federal standards throughout their 30-year history, area tourism officials strongly denounced a lawsuit that could threaten the annual July Fourth and Labor Day events as totally unnecessary.
In November, Joseph and Joan Truxler, of Zephyr Cove, Nev., filed a federal lawsuit against the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and Pyro Spectaculars North alleging the twice-annual fireworks shows violated the Clean Water Act.
SnowGlobe: DJ Galen Brings Party Dance Music to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/27/2013 - 11:15pm
San Francisco's DJ Galen is headed up the mountain to perform at this year's SnowGlobe. His DJ sets reflect a deep, funky, underground warehouse sound stemming from a synchronous relationship with a multitude of compositions. His mixing ability enables him to smoothly and effortlessly flow between styles within a single set, adept at adjusting his sound to meet nearly any situation.
The artist, who's real name is Galen Abbott, graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Electronic Music.
South Lake Tahoe Successes Highlighted in Today's State of the City Address
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2013 - 3:38pm
Mayor Tom Davis touched on more than a couple of dozen points during his State of the City Address which was presented to an overflowing full house at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Among the Davis's highlighted city successes for the year:
Linear Park - Over $600,000 was spent on a paved bike path, landscaping and an additional 22 lights on a stretch from Wildwood Avenue to just before Pioneer Trail.
Six New Bus Shelters Now Line Highway 50 Through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2013 - 8:17pm
You may have noticed the new bus shelters placed this summer along Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe. They were installed by the Tahoe Transportation District, operator of the local South Shore Transit System. The shelters won't only come with seating and protect those waiting for buses from the elements, they also have new bike racks and bear safe trash cans.
Harrison Avenue Project and Final Adoption of Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance on Tuesday's City Council Agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 7:54pm
Creating street improvements in the Harrison Avenue area sits atop the list of the City of South Lake Tahoe's Capital Improvement Project priorities. Better stormwater treatment, a bike path, lighting, safer pedestrian walkways and ADA improvements are coming to Harrison Avenue in 2014 and the city will vote Tuesday to ratify agreements between TRPA, the state and the city to move the project forward. The project is funded through several federal and local transportation fund sources.
Kayaker Transported to Barton Hospital After Overturning in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2013 - 1:52pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office patrol boat and search and rescue volunteers responded to the call of kayakers in distress on Lake Tahoe's wind whipped waters on October 3. In a report released today, Sgt. Steve Fleischmann of EDCSO reported that they received a call saying that multiple kayakers were in the water and needed help near Camp Richardson. When the rescue team arrived they found two kayakers in the water, two overturned kayaks and an additional kayaker still in his boat attempting to assist the others.
Back Roads - Lake Tahoe to Apple Hill via Highway 4
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/07/2013 - 10:15pm
My daughter and I had been planning our annual Apple Hill trek for several days when I decided to change it up a bit. Since my free time is so rare I figured why not include a visit to our favorite little town Sutter Creek? And then, since we're doing that, might as well throw in a drive down beautiful Highway 4! Since the portion of the road we'll be covering is closed after the first big snow we had to do it! The day was plotted on a map in my head with some verification on google maps. The map said our little trip was going to take 5 hours and 10 minutes and cover 225 miles.
Tahoe Boat Inspections Move Back to Launch Ramps for Fall & Winter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2013 - 1:15pm
On October 1, boat inspections will move to select launch ramps and winter hours will begin. Tahoe RCD (Resource Conservation District) inspectors will be stationed at Cave Rock and Lake Forest boat launches from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week, weather permitting. Boats with attached Lake Tahoe wire inspection seals and valid Tahoe inspection stickers will be permitted to launch during these times, but any unsealed boats are required to get an inspection during daylight hours.
Geotourism Expo Showcases Tahoe Treasures This Weekend
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2013 - 9:54am
Geotours of the Lake Tahoe basin will highlight environmentally friendly activities during the Tahoe Geotourism Expo held September 7 - 8, 2013. Participants can 17 different tours including an Upper Truckee River kayak tour, an Al Tahoe Heritage Walk, a Tahoe Photo Tour and Wild Mustangs in the Meadow. For more information, click on the tour title below.
Saturday, September 7
Birds of the Wetland -Free 3 hour guided tour of the Upper Truckee marsh.
Labor Day Weekend in Lake Tahoe full of Activities
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2013 - 8:42amThe is a plethora of activities for visitors and residents alike to enjoy in South Lake Tahoe this weekend.
The Great Sternwheeler Race between the MS Dixie and Tahoe Queen on Saturday at 10 am. The boats will leave their respective piers and head for their opponent's. Action at Ski Run Marina, Zephyr Cove Resort and points in between.
Announcing the Leadership Lake Tahoe 'Class of 2014'
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/27/2013 - 7:15pm
TahoeChamber is pleased to announce the participants for the Leadership Lake Tahoe Class of 2013/2014. 25 applicants have been accepted in to the upcoming program due to start next month. Leadership Lake Tahoe is an intensive 10-month experience in which participants meet once each month for a full class day.
Labor Day weekend fishing report for Northern California and Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/27/2013 - 5:56pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in the Sierra, Northern California and Nevada. This report is for the week of Aug. 28 through Labor Day. Don't forget, California's second free day of fishing without a license will be Saturday, Sept. 7.
Outdoors with Don Q: Sept. 7 is California's Free Fishing Day
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 08/24/2013 - 4:36am
The second Free Fishing Day in 2013 in California will be Saturday, Sept. 7. The first was way back on Saturday, July 6.
On Sept. 7 you will be able to fish wherever you like without the need for a fishing license. However remember that you will need to abide by the rules and regulations that govern whatever water(s) you will be fishing.
Be sure to obey those rules and regulations, and don’t do something illegal. If you do, and if you get caught, it could be a very expensive experience.
Body of teenage boy recovered from Emerald Bay
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 08/17/2013 - 12:29pmA teenage boy died of an apparent drowning in Emerald Bay on Friday while he was attempting to swim to Fannette Island, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office reports.
Javon Lamar Green, 17, was with his family in a rental boat when he went under water. The family estimated the distance to Fannette Island to be about 25 yards away from their boat, said El Dorado County Sheriff's Sgt. Matt Underhill.
His body was recovered Saturday morning, around 9:45 a.m. by the EDSO Dive Team in approximately 72 feet of water.
Battle of the boat tradition continues with Great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler Race
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/16/2013 - 3:47am
Event Date:
August 31, 2013 - 10:00am
The 21st Great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler Race churns through the lake’s clear blue waters as the South Shores’ two paddlewheelers, California’s Tahoe Queen and Nevada’s M.S. Dixie II, are pitted against each other, Saturday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m.
Brunch is served from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. and then departs from respective marinas to battle. The M.S. Dixie II leads the “battle of the paddle,” series 12-8, which is a four-mile race along the shoreline.
Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue promises beautiful ride around the lake
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/15/2013 - 2:18am
Event Date:
September 8, 2013 (All day)
Lake Tahoe — Big Blue, as it is referred to by many — is North America’s Largest Alpine Lake and the Jewel of the High Sierra … and the Reno Tahoe Territory of the Nevada Commission on Tourism and Bike the West invites you to experience the adventure of riding your bicycle around her 72-mile shoreline by participating in the Annual Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of August 1-6
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 7:58pm
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Aug. 1-6.
Sailing for Sugar Pines sunset cruise on Woodwind II
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/29/2013 - 2:21pmEvent Date:
August 8, 2013 - 6:30pm
Join the Sugar Pine Foundation for a sunset cruise on the Woodwind II sailboat out of Zephyr Cove to benefit the Sugar Pine Foundation! Enjoy complimentary wine, beer, champagne and tasty appetizers while looking at stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountain peaks.
South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic at Tahoe Keys
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/21/2013 - 3:14am
Event Date:
July 26, 2013 (All day)
One of the largest gatherings of unique boats in Northern California is the South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic, July 26-27, at Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club.
Boat enthusiasts can get an up close look at the vessels, talk with their owners and hear the powerful roar behind straight V6, V8 and V12 engines. From the early 1900s to the fiberglass vessels of the 1960s, enthusiasts can see more than 65 wooden antique and classic boats in the water and eight race boats on their trailers.
South Lake Tahoe emergency responders rescue man drowning at Tahoe Keys
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/20/2013 - 9:17pmA man who nearly drowned earlier this week at Lake Tahoe in the Tahoe Keys owes his life to those who saw him struggle and dialed 911, and members of the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and El Dorado County Search and Rescue team that swam in and saved him.
Witnesses on Monday saw the man in trouble while he was swimming near the boat docks and called 911. South Lake Tahoe Fire Department responded and was escorted out to where the man was seen swimming, said Fire Chief Bruce Martin.
Beach Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/16/2013 - 11:24pm
Event Date:
July 5, 2013 - 7:00am This was the 16th annual after 4th of July cleanup performed by Skibum Family Inc. Our crew starts at 7AM and empty's all the garbage cans as well as rakes the lawn areas picking up what is left behind by tourists and locals alike. We cover the entire El Dorado Beach walkway, sitting area, BBQ area and boat ramp. We then head down Lakeview Avenue stopping at the side streets to pick up garbage then continue down to Reagen Beach and finish at the wedding park area. STR lets us dump for free. No surprises in the garbage which came in at about 5100 pounds.
'Operation Dry Water' targets drinking and boating dangers this weekend around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 3:15pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department Marine Units will be actively involved in California law enforcement officers Operation Dry Water over this weekend, June 28 through 30.
U.S. Forest Service: Be mindful of safety, environment and fire when at Lake Tahoe for the July 4 holiday
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 2:22pmHeaded to Lake Tahoe for the Independence Day holiday? The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit asks residents and visitors to help protect public safety and the environment, and keep wildfire prevention in mind while celebrating.
Possession of fireworks of any kind, including sparklers, is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin and campfires are not permitted on National Forest beaches or in the general forest. For those planning to barbecue on the beach, the Forest Service requires the use of portable gas stoves.
Get on the Lake tonight at the Passport to Summer BAHM!
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 1:35pmEvent Date:
June 19, 2013 - 5:30pm
Get your “passport” for Tahoe Summer, because it is about to begin! Kick the season off right with the next Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM!) at Zephyr Cove Resort, tonight, Wednesday, June 19, at 5:30pm.
First stop on your trip will be to register at Zephyr Cove’s Special Events Tent. There attendees will receive their 1st drink ticket, raffle tickets and sample a great menu by the new Executive Chef, Jeremy Acuna.
Lake Tahoe aquatic outreach program receives national recognition
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/14/2013 - 5:05pmNational recognition has been given to the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species watercraft inspection program once again, this time for the excellence of the public outreach campaign used to educate boaters about the program.
The campaign, directed by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Tahoe Resource Conservation District, received a Silver Anvil award Thursday from the Public Relations Society of America—the nation’s most prestigious public relations award.
Tahoe Fund, Conservancy launch free beach app
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/10/2013 - 9:27am
A new smart phone and tablet app designed to highlight beaches around Lake Tahoe, where they are and how to get to them, has been launched in a partnership with the Tahoe Fund and the California Tahoe Conservancy. The aim is to help more than 2 million Tahoe visitors find their way to the perfect beach outing on the public shores.
Fish without a license on the Nevada side Saturday, June 8
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 1:56pmHere’s an advance notice of something very special in the outdoor world that will occur in just a few days: Draw a great big red circle around the date of Saturday, June 8 on your calendar and then plan to have a fun-filled day in the Great Outdoors.
June 8 is Nevada’s Free Fishing Day for the year 2013. On that day, you can fish anywhere you want, and not need a Nevada fishing license or a Nevada Trout Stamp or a Nevada Second Rod Stamp.
Nine rescued from Lake Tahoe after boat flips
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 4:58pmNine people were rescued Saturday after their boat took on water and flipped over near Dollar Point in Lake Tahoe, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office reports.
Lt. Pete Van Arnum said El Dorado County Sheriff’s boat unit and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a report of a vessel taking on water near Dollar Point in Lake Tahoe at around 2 p.m.
UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station Open House June 15
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/26/2013 - 10:08pmEvent Date:
June 15, 2013 - 10:00am
Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center for an Open House at the Tahoe City Field Station (Historic Hatchery) at 2400 Lake Forest Road from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Visitors can tour the historic building, talk to TERC scientists about their work, and learn something new about Lake Tahoe. Local garden clubs will be on hand to give plant selection and gardening advice, and Red Truck of Truckee will sell food and beverages.
