dogs
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?
Face animal cruelty charges if you leave your pet inside a hot vehicle
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 3:12amEl Dorado County Animal Services is advising pet owners to not leave dogs, cats or other pets unattended in vehicles during warm weather. According to Henry Brzezinski, Chief of Animal Services, if the outside temperature is 80 degrees or higher, temperatures inside vehicles can climb to 120 degrees or more within ten to twenty minutes, even with the windows opened two or three inches; heat stroke, irreparable brain damage and death can follow shortly thereafter.
Letter to the editor: It's time to take back our neighborhoods
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 6:00amIn response to the comments by Cal Orey about dogs off leash: I'd like to present a few more thoughts and comments on the subject of dogs in South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods. We live on a street that...
Fourth of July Lake Tahoe restrictions include fireworks, holiday booze ban at Zephyr Cove and Nevada beach
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 1:06pmResidents and visitors are urged to help protect public safety and the environment during the Fourth of July holiday by keeping wildfire prevention in mind.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management unit reminds folks that having fireworks of any kind — and sparklers are considered fireworks — is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campfires are not permitted on Forest Service beaches or in the general forest. For Wednesday, July 4, 2012, only, personal barbecues are allowed at Nevada, Pope and Baldwin beaches but are not permitted on any other Forest Service beaches or in the general forest.
Letter to the editor: Off-leash dogs create problems
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 6:00amSunday morning started off perfect. I woke up, fed my loving, human-dog friendly two Brittanys. Then, one shower later, I put leashes on my dog duo and, flanked by my sibling, we were off for a nic...
Catch the Perigee 'Super Moon' on Saturday Night
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 8:55amThe full Moon has a reputation for trouble. It raises high tides, it makes dogs howl, it wakes you up in the middle of the night with beams of moonlight stealing through drapes. If a moonbeam wakes you up on the night of May 5, 2012, you might want to get out of bed and take a look. This May’s full Moon is a "super Moon,” as much as 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than other full Moons of 2012.
Public campground fees to increase by $2 at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 4:25pmDue to increased costs of doing business, fees at campgrounds operated by California Land Management on National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin will rise by $2 this season.
Camping fees will increase at Fallen Leaf (now $30), Meeks Bay (now $25), William Kent (now $25), Kaspian (now $17) and Nevada Beach (now $30 for regular sites, $34 for premium sites) campgrounds. Even with the fee increase, CLM campgrounds are below the cost of privately operated campgrounds in the basin. The fees at Bayview Campground, beaches and day-use areas remain the same.
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Berries and nuts: The caveman diet for spring
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 5:39pmToday at Lake Tahoe spring is in the air - sort of. It's raining at lake level, not snowing. The changes in temperature, warm and cold, are confusing to me, my dogs, fish and taste buds. One min...
Jesse Kalin 'Lonesome Highway'
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 04/14/2012 - 1:11pmVideo location in Lake Tahoe. Filmed and co produced by Jackie Dauzat. Music and lyrics by Jesse Kalin. For more go to www.jessekalin.com and follow him on Facebook here.
Here is the official release:
Local singer and songwriter Jesse Kalin has just released a new single. Yet another great original song, it’s called, Lonesome Highway.
Witness: Man didn't move as Jeep rolled into Topaz Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 9:56amMINDEN, Nev. - There wasn't a ripple to show where a Topaz Lake man and his two dogs died after a Jeep Cherokee rolled into the icy waters and sank on Friday afternoon.A trail of bubbles was the...
Owners of unleashed dogs in Upper Truckee Marsh to be cited
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:01amSeasonal dog closure at Upper Truckee Marsh begins May 1
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 6:00amBeginning May 1, dogs will be prohibited at the Upper Truckee Marsh, the Tahoe Conservancy announced Wednesday. This is the second year of the seasonal closure to dogs.The purpose of the seasonal p...
Seasonal dog ban at Upper Truckee Marsh planned for late spring
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 9:26am
For the second straight year the Tahoe Conservancy will enforce a seasonal dog prohibition at the Upper Truckee Marsh at south shore Lake Tahoe. The dog ban is meant to protect sensitive wildlife areas, including threatened and endangered species, during breeding season. The Upper Truckee Marsh provides critical breeding habitat. The dog ban begins May 1.
Kudos & Kindness: Watch DOGS thanks sponsors
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 6:00amWatch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School thanks the following sponsors, donators and volunteers for their needed and appreciated support at the ...
Fishing report through Feb. 21
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 4:10amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is through Feb. 21.
Local musician Jesse Kalin announces the hiring of new personal manager
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 12:04pm
Refining his sound by ‘going solo’ local singer and songwriter Jesse Kalin is pleased to announce the hiring of personal manager, Karen Estes of Estes Management Company.
Jesse and Karen first worked together when she worked at Caesars Tahoe and Jesse was getting started with his career. Their hope is to bring the best of Jesse’s music to every one , performing in Lake Tahoe and in cities such as Reno, Sacramento, San Francisco and beyond! “The sky is the limit with the passion and talent that Jesse beholds.” Says Estes.
Pet lovers barking over California budget proposal
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 2:17pmLOS ANGELES (AP) - Pet advocates are fighting like cats and dogs to stop a deficit-slashing proposal from Gov. Jerry Brown that aims to save $23 million by ending reimbursements to animal shelters ...
Humane Society Ranks Nevada 30th In Animal Protection
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 7:49pmCARSON CITY — Nevada ranked 30th among the states in how it protects animals in 2011, scoring only 25 points out of a possible 66, The Humane Society of the United States said in a national report released Tuesday.
Safety week fun at Squaw Valley
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 5:34pmIn honor of National Safety Awareness Week, Squaw Valley is hosting a full calendar of events and activities this week promoting safety both on and off the mountain. Celebrated across the country now through Jan. 22, Safety Week is part of the National Ski Area Association’s safety-awareness program.
Reward offered after dog found dead, home burglarized
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 12:47pmA Carson Valley family away for New Year's Eve came back home to find one of their four dogs dead and their home broken into but nothing missing. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office wants anyone who knows about the crime to report it. A reward of $250 is being offered for information.
Here is a news release issued by Douglas County Sheriff's Sgt. Jim Halsey:
Free New Year's Day hike at Spooner Lake
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:40am
Celebrate the New Year with park rangers on a fun outing around Spooner Lake. This free First Day Hike is sponsored by the National Association of State Park Directors. Park entrance fees are waived for participants in the hike, or snowshoe, depending upon snow availability.
Two dogs killed in structure fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 5:21pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hot ashes left in a trash can on a deck are believed to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a house on the 900 block of Onnontioga Street and killed two dogs Monday ...
Fire destroys 2 houses, kills 2 dogs on South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 4:32pmBy Kathryn Reed
Two dogs are dead and the residents of two South Shore houses have been displaced after a fire raced through both structures Monday night.
WSJ: As Bears Multiply, Human Clashes Rise
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 8:03pm
Forty years after being hunted to near-extinction in many parts of the U.S., black bears have become so plentiful that they are causing trouble for their human neighbors—ripping open camping tents in Colorado, attacking dogs in New Jersey, even breaking into a home in Florida to nab a birthday cake from the kitchen counter. Bear populations have surged so much that several states, including Nevada, Oklahoma and New Jersey, have started or expanded bear hunting seasons.
Law gives schools teeth to go after bullies
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 1:50pmBy Carolyn Jones, San Francisco Chronicle. Seth Walsh was a typical 13-year- old. He loved dogs and riding his bike, listening to music, and hanging out with ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../law-gives-sch...
Dogs bite people on both sides of El Dorado County
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 1:50pmEl Dorado County Animal Services officials are searching for dogs that bit people in two separate incidents, one in South Lake Tahoe and the other in Grizzly ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../dogs-bite-peo...
Remains found confirmed by family as Marie Hanson; Services on Saturday at Sierra Community Church
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 2:04pm
Update 7:14PM: Marie Hanson's family has confirmed through Facebook that the remains found Sunday at the site in Washington are Marie's. Services will be held this Saturday, October 15th at Sierra Community Church, Sierra Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe at noon. More info to follow.
UPDATE 3:52PM: Searchers have found skeletal remains and jewelry in an area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest where a South Lake Tahoe woman, Marie Hanson, was last seen during the Rainbow Family gathering. The Skamania County Sheriff's Office said in a statement Monday that searchers would continue to look for other evidence to link the remains and jewelry to Hanson, 54, reported missing by family since July 9. Go here for the story.
Police K-9 locates suicidal man
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 2:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe police used one of the department's police dogs to find a man who had cut his wrists and fled into the forest last week.On Friday police responded to a r...
Police dog finds suicidal S. Tahoe man in woods
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 12:48pmArgo, one of South Lake Tahoe's police dogs, tracked down a suicidal man in the forest on Friday. Argo led officers to a forested area near the intersection of Keller Avenue and Markofer Way where...
Dogs get their own special day on the Tahoe Rim Trail
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 9:43am"Who Let the Dogs Out" is an unforgettable song, even if you want to forget it.An event with the same name and offered by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association will prove to be an unforgettable experi...
Art hikes at Spooner Lake Sept. 17 and 18
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 8:35pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Plan to participate in the region’s only art hike. Experience live performances and installation art along a gentle 2.5 mile guided trail around Spooner Lake. This is a one of a kind blending of art and nature with thirty fellow hikers during Trails and Vistas 2011 art hike along the Spooner Loop Trail.
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Widowed Persons Association annual picnic well attended
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:43amThe Annual was enjoyed by all members attending at Tahoe Verde Clubhouse and Park area on Sept. 28. Hot dogs and hamburgers were furnished by the club and gourmets delights like casseroles, dips, c...
Outdoors with Don Q: Visit a great website known as Modern Sportsman
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 5:07pmBy Don Quilici
If you are a sportsman or a sportswoman who hunts, fishes, camps, owns dogs, reloads ammo, cooks wild game, photographs, etc., you might want to take the time to visit www.modernsportsman.proboards.com.
About now, you're probably asking yourself, “What in the heck is this?
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bike-friendly enough
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 11:01amI am writing in response to the recent letters written about the bike-friendliness of Tahoe.While riding in Tahoe I have been hit by cars several times, bitten by several dogs, had a few others try...
Tahoe Tails Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 2:29amShe had been at another animal shelter since June and came up to Tahoe to change her luck She is affectionate with people and likes other dogs but she does ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-ado...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don't like dogs? Go to another beach
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 9:28amThis letter is in response to a letter to the editor from July 15, 2011, from an "unhappy camper" who visited Kiva beach and was complaining about dogs being allowed on the beach. To him I ask: How...
