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South Lake Tahoe Goes to the Dogs
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/31/2013 - 12:27pm
Event Date:
August 17, 2013 - 10:00am The 2nd Annual Dog Carnival returns to South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, August 17 from 10 am to 4 pm. The non-profit Dawgs on the Run puts on the event to promote the fun and benefits of having dogs in our lives. This full day of fun is for dogs and their humans to enjoy and includes games, contests, raffles, food, prizes and informative demonstrations. All leashed dogs are invited!
Dog Games and contests during the day include:
Play Dead Time Contest
Peanut Butter Lick Contest
Agility Contest
Update: More details on fatal plane crash in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/22/2013 - 6:30pmA single engine Mooney airplane crashed shortly after take off from the South Lake Tahoe airport at approximately 11:10 AM today.
The plane was observed by numerous witnesses begin to lose altitude after take off, and bank sharply into a wooded area east of the airport. The plane crashed into some large pine trees and flipped over.
The male pilot, Steven Lefton 67 years of age of Palo Alto, CA was killed on impact. His wife, Karen Lefton sustained moderate injuries and was pinned in the wreckage of the plane.
Free Lake Tahoe app now available for iPhone and Androids
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/04/2013 - 12:57pmBig Blue Concierge of South Lake Tahoe just released their “Concierge in Your Pocket” app for locals, visitors and vacation home owners in the Lake Tahoe basin. The app is full of everything one needs to enjoy the area: hiking and biking trails, historical venues, dog friendly locations, homeowner services such as plumbers and electricians, restaurants, happy hours, discounts, shops, rentals, wedding vendors and much, much more. There is even a local’s point of view blog on the app.
Kirkwood to host annual 'Near Death Experience' Bike Camp
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:54amEvent Date:
June 6, 2013 (All day)
Riding 129 miles and climbing 15,000-plus feet all in one day demands a rigorous training schedule and Kirkwood’s annual “Near Death Experience” bike camp can give riders the inside edge they need to complete such a challenging task.
Lake Tahoe to host reunion of active duty and military veterans
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 12:43amEvent Date:
March 17, 2013 (All day)
A reunion at Lake Tahoe designed for U.S. military veterans and those who are active active duty, is planned for March 16-17.
Heavenly freestylers rip Squaw Valley comp
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 7:25pmThe Far West Freestylers met on Squaw Valley's Red Dog moguls this past weekend in honor of Randy Davis, who was a member of the Squaw Valley Freestyle team. Davis, who was killed in an avalanch...
Avalanche search training continues this week at Mt. Rose Summit Highway
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:18pmThe North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will continue its avalanche training on Wednesday and Friday at the Mt. Rose Summit Highway, across from the summit parking lot area.
Training objectives and stations will cover transceiver and RECCO search, proper probe line set up and execution, snow pit/snow pack information and a search dog demonstration.
On the Husky Express
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 6:00amOwners of Husky Express Dog Sled Tours Dotty Dennis and David Beck harnessed their team Friday as they prepared to take a client on a Hope Valley tour. The dogs howled and shook with anticipatio...
On the Husky Express
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 6:00amOwners of Husky Express Dog Sled Tours Dotty Dennis and David Beck harnessed their team Friday as they prepared to take a client on a Hope Valley tour. The dogs howled and shook with anticipatio...
Coyote Grill Sets Grand Re-Opening
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 8:07am
Event Date:
January 25, 2013 - 2:00pm Milky Way Incorporated dba The Coyote Grill has set Friday, January 25th for its long-awaited ‘Grand Re-Opening’ said Coyote Grill owner, Leland Faegre whose expansion has more than doubled the size of its current business model.
Kinder Kup race series
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 8:13amThe Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will kick-off the 13th Lake Tahoe Kinder Kup Race Series at Heavenly Mountain Resort beginning Sunday, Jan. 27. Open to all skiers age six and under and snowboarders age eight and under, the Kinder Kup series is designed to introduce young athletes to competition in a friendly environment.
Thirteenth 'Kinder Kup' race series benefits Heavenly Foundation teams
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/13/2013 - 10:33pmEvent Date:
February 10, 2013 (All day)
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will continue its 13th Lake Tahoe Kinder Kup Race Series at Heavenly Mountain Resort on Feb. 10. Open to all skiers age six and under and snowboarders age eight and under, the Kinder Kup series is designed to introduce young athletes to competition in a friendly environment.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for rescuing us
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 6:00amA big thank you to all of the emergency personnel and volunteers who rescued me and my dog Cody from the backcountry near Echo Peak last Wednesday, Jan. 2. California Highway Patrol officer Mark Fl...
Guest column: TRPA's dog and pony show
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/29/2012 - 6:00amI was surprised last week to see no letters or columns from local activists about the Regional Plan Update meeting and approval, so I'll weigh in. A few weeks ago the Sierra Sun published my column...
Kirkwood celebrates seven feet of snow and 40th anniversary New Year's Eve
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 12:10pmWith seven feet of new snow in the past four days, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is living up to its reputation for the deepest and driest snow around Lake Tahoe and is well on its way to exceeding its average annual snowfall total of 600 inches.
So far the 2012-13 season snowfall total for Kirkwood is 210 inches, and more is on the way with storms heading into the New Year in time for the mountain's 40th anniversary.
Letter to the editor: Please pick up after your dogs
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/08/2012 - 6:00amI have spent a lot of time in the city of South Lake Tahoe since purchasing a home there several years ago and I have noticed a lot of irresponsible dog owners not picking after their dogs. Is it b...
Additional details released in Voltaire Canyon deaths
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 12:10pmA man walking his dog found two women dead near a dirt road in Voltaire Canyon on Thursday morning in what investigators say was either a murder-suicide or a double suicide.The two women, both Nati...
Kirkwood opens 40th season with four feet of snow
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 11:50amKirkwood Mountain Resort opened its 40th anniversary season when the lifts began turning at 9 a.m. Friday, five days earlier than its originally-scheduled opening day. Kirkwood opened with one chairlift and five trails, accessing 40 total acres.
“The last two storms that have rolled through the Sierra have dropped a combined four feet of snow at Kirkwood, allowing us to open early for all our passionate skiers and riders,” said Casey Blann, general manager of Kirkwood. “This will be a great start to the 40th anniversary season at Kirkwood, and the first with Vail Resorts.”
Lake Tahoe ski resorts Heavenly, Northstar to open Wednesday, Kirkwood Friday
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 2:48pmPowerful early-season storms combined with the area’s largest snowmaking operations have allowed Vail Resorts’ Lake Tahoe mountains – Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort – to open early with 111 acres. Heavenly and Northstar will open on Wednesday, Nov. 14 with a combined seven lifts and eight trails, totaling 51 acres.
Lost Chihuahua, please help!
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 4:45pmAnother lost dog to report: this one is a 7 pound Chihuahua named Abby. She is black and tan 7 year old and was lost 11 p.m. on Nov 3 at Lakeview Drive in Zephyr Cove (behind Sams Place). Please call (702) 274-8320 or (702) 994-6366 with any Information. Thank you.
OBITUARY: Jonathan David Case
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 6:00am10/30/1979 - 10/20/2012An awesome son, brother, friend and father figure to Larry (his dog) left this earth at age 32 for a better place of peace and comfort.Jonathan has been a native Nevadan f...
Dog.Dog.Cat owners attend business bootcamp
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 6:00amGeorge and Mary Kay Richter, owners of Dog.Dog.Cat., recently attended "Destination BootCamp" in Colorado.The Richter's were among a group of business owners from across North America, and Canada w...
Search operation continues for Nathan Sperring in Desolation Wilderness area
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 11:00amThe search for Desolation Wilderness camper Nathan Sperring, 29, is ongoing. Current information indicates that Sperring entered the Desolation Wilderness by himself. He is well prepared and is reported to be an experienced cold weather camper with guide experience in Alaska. Before he left on his camping trip Nathan advised his girlfriend and parents where he was going and when he would be back. He specifically advised that if he was not back by Tuesday, Oct. 23, something was wrong. He was to return to Tahoe City.
Tahoe-Truckee sled dog races planned for early March
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 8:58amTRUCKEE - The Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers and Sugar Bowl Resort have signed an agreement to return a sled dog race to the Truckee / North Lake Tahoe region after a 16-year hiatus.Sugar Bowl Resort wi...
Orionid meteor shower peaks this weekend
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 8:49amUsually, waking up before sunrise is a good way to get a head start on the day. On Oct. 21st, waking up early could stop you in your tracks.
Blame Halley’s Comet. Every year in mid-to-late October, Earth passes through a stream of dusty debris from Comet Halley, and the pre-dawn sky lights up with a pretty display of shooting stars.
"We expect to see about 25 meteors per hour when the shower peaks on Sunday morning, Oct 21st," says Bill Cooke, the head of NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office. "With no Moon to spoil the show, observing conditions should be ideal."
Dog agility equipment coming to Bijou dog park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 6:00amFido won't be limited to fetch and tug-of-war games at the Bijou dog park this fall if the South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association has anything to say about it. Sgt. Josh Adler with the SLTPC...
Crashed vehicle belonging to missing man found near South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 10:47pmA vehicle registered to an Elk Grove man who was reported missing in May was located Friday, along with human remains, down a steep embankment off Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe.
Sgt. Dan Paxton of the California Highway Patrol said the vehicle, a 2001 Honda Civic, was spotted near Johnson Pass Road about 2 p.m by a person walking a dog in an area above the crash site. He said the vehicle was about 100 feet down an embankment on the south side of Highway 50.
Salmon Run for Tahoe Tallac at MontBleu Oct. 20
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 4:27pmEvent Date:
October 20, 2012 - 5:00pm
"Run Salmon Run," a community art project and fundraiser for the Tahoe Tallac Association, will be held at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa on Oct. 20 from 5-8 pm. Thirty-five fiberglass fish designed by local artists will be featured at the live auction emceed by veteran radio personality George Alm of KTHO.
Dog saves family in Philippines; to have surgery at UC Davis
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 5:25pmSouth Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association hosts 5th annual K9 Trials
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 4:30amThe South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association will host the 5th annual K9 Trials on Sept. 21-22 in South Lake Tahoe. It is anticipated that 50 K9 teams from police departments throughout California and Nevada will compete in the competition. The narcotics trials will be held on Friday, September 21 at the Royal Valhalla Motor lodge at 2pm. The patrol dog competition will be held at the Babe Ruth Little League Field on Saturday, September 22 beginning at 8am. Contact Josh Adler at (530) 208-6243 or at jadler@cityofslt.us for more info for go to www.SLTPCA.org
Optimist Kids Fun Run
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 1:06pm
Event Date:
September 29, 2012 - 2:00pm The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Kids’ Fun Run will be held Saturday, September 29th, at Pope Beach. Runners 13 years old and under from all over the country are invited to participate in this annual event. The distances range from ⅛ mile (200 m) for those 5 years and under to 1½ mile for the 12-13 years old age group. All runners will receive a medal, free hot dog and drink. The free registration starts at 12:00 PM and the first races begin at 2:00 PM. For more information contact Terry Powers (530) 544-5025
Location
Pope Beach
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe's Canine Community Carnival
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 9:57amLake Tahoe's Canine Community Carnival will be Sept. 15 at Ski Run Boulevard, from 10 am to 4pm. Food, Fun, Vendors, Music, Shopping, Dog Games, Kids Games, Tahoe Dog Contest, and More. Proceeds go to local animal non-profits. (530) 721-0887; www.dawgsontherun.org.
South Lake Tahoe and Meyers Climbing Festival and Bouldering Competition
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 9:52amThe 2nd Annual South Lake Tahoe & Meyers Climbing Festival & Bouldering Competition is on Saturday, Sept. 15. 9 a.m. signups in Meyers. Beer garden from Divided Sky and local breweries. Live music at Safe Haven Chiropractic and Food from Tahoe Bouldering.com. This event is free to attend; small fee for competitors: this includes and T-Shirt from Rise Graphics, Lunch from Bob Dog Pizza. Score the ability to win and score free stuff and cash. Climbing festival starts at 4pm. Barbeque. Climbing competitions cost $35 adult reg, $25 youth. Go to www.tahoebouldering.com for details.
South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association Gears up for 5th Annual K9 Trails
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/01/2012 - 11:24amThe South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association (SLTPCA) will be hosting the 5th annual K9 Trials on September 21st and 22nd. Sponsorship opportunities and advertising space is available in the 2012 event program ranging in cost from $50-$300.
The SLTPCA is a non-profit organization and your sponsorship contributions are tax deductible.
Puppy play day
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 6:00amGrab the dog and head over to the Village at Squaw Valley for the third annual Peaks and Paws Festival today and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be pet-themed guided hikes and activities, ...
Letter to the editor: Please keep dogs retrained when others are around
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 6:00amAfter reading the letter about dogs in the disc park, I want to chime in. Kudos and hats off to all dog owners who, over the years, I have met on the trail who have taken a few seconds to restrain ...
Letter to the editor: Dogs create problem at disc golf course
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/11/2012 - 6:00amWhat is the City Council going to do about the dog problem that has existed at Bijou Community Park for the past few years? Since the inclusion of the dog park, the "No dogs allowed" signs were rem...
Marmots steal the show, but nothing from my backpack
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:12pmPACIFIC COAST TRAIL - The Carson Pass to Echo Summit hike is best known for wildflowers, but I was most captivated by yellow-bellied marmots.Larger, pudgier versions of a prairie dog, the three ...
Don Q's California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 25-31
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 5:21amWarm weather and cool fishing is expected this week along the many lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for the week of July 25. As always, pack plenty of sunscreen, abide all regulations and have your fishing license with you.
Dog groomers snarl at proposed California legislation
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/15/2012 - 8:10pmSkibum column: Getting stuck in the traffic of life
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 8:55pmIf the TTD took the $70 Million that they say it will cost to build the loop road and fix up the area they would still have enough over to give us a free bus system like most of the other resort towns. They are not alleviating any traffic flows or amount of cars only diverting them faster to Nevada. How is diverting the traffic helping the traffic situation, we will still have the same amount of cars on the road. I have said this before about other things done to us by our Government agency’s doing what’s best for them and us(mostly them).
OBITUARY: Nancy May Tompkinson
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 6:00am1937-2012of Coleville, California passed away peacefully on June 27, 2012, surrounded by her family and her beloved dog Rascal. Nancy was born in Alameda, California on September 23, 1937 to Les...
Best bet: leave your pets at home during July 4 fireworks
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 5:52pmIf you don't want to see the pooch get all aggro with people and other dogs on the beach during the July 4 fireworks show, your best is to leave 'em at home. So says the U.S. Forest Service, which wrote a friendly reminder to pet owners that the noise from the fireworks and large crowds can make your dog, cat, rat, snake, whatever — tense and agitated. And why would you want your pets to become unhinged as you and others are trying to watch the show?
Lake Tahoe area ski resorts enforce summer smoking ban
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 2:50pmWith an extremely high threat of forest fire at Lake Tahoe and the Sierra this summer, Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood resorts have put a number of precautionary measures in place, including banning all smoking on their respective mountains for the summer.