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Forest Service aims for 10-acre prescribed fire at South Shore
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 3:43amIf weather conditions hold, about 10 acres will be burned in a prescribed fire today near Mewuk Drive in the South Lake Tahoe area, the U.S. Forest Service reports. Five acres are up for burning across the South Shore near Tahoe City.
Rain and high elevation snow are expected today along with breezy conditions. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect through 11 p.m. Thursday. Winds will be out of the southwest, 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph this morning and then increasing this afternoon with gusts to 40 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
U.S. Freestyle Championship weekend kicks off Friday at Heavenly
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 5:30pmThe U.S. Freestyle Championships kicks off tomorrow, South Lake Tahoe style, at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Here's the weekend lineup:
Prescribed fire plan Wednesday for West Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 3:34pmA prescribed fire is planned on the west shore of Lake Tahoe in the Meeks Bay area beginning Wednesday. About 30 acres will be burned through the remainder of the week, weather permitting, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Here is a news release:
Heavenly hosts Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 11:36amEvent Date:
March 29, 2013 (All day)
From March 29-31, 2013, Heavenly Mountain Resort will be buzzing with excitement as Olympic hopefuls take to the California side of the resort to compete in moguls, aerials and dual moguls. The Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships will return to Heavenly’s famous Gunbarrel run, as U.S. team athletes come together for the final event of the season to battle it out for the title of U.S. Champion. Leading the team are Olympic and World Champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT), and hometown hero Sho Kashima (South Lake Tahoe, CA).
Prescribed fire burning resumes Tuesday near South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/18/2013 - 2:42pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews resume prescribed fire operations in the Cold Creek area near South Lake Tahoe, beginning Tuesday, March 19. About one-half an acre is expected for the burn, which will continue through the week if weather permits.
Prescribed fire operations continue on South and East shores of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/15/2013 - 7:25amU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews continue prescribed fire operations near Spooner Summit beginning Monday. Crews expect to burn approximately 40 acres. In addition, operations begin Monday on Tahoe Mountain near Dundee Circle. Crews expect to burn approximately six acres. Operations in both locations may continue through the week, weather and conditions permitting.
On the Rocks for Tahoe Regional Young Professionals March Mixer
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 3:22pmEvent Date:
March 20, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will host its March mixer at the new On the Rocks Bar & Grill, March 20 from 7 – 10 p.m. to network, volunteer opportunities and announce TRYP’s upcoming professional development and scholarship program for its members.
The post St. Patty’s Day themed mixer (i.e. wear green) at the recently opened On the Rocks Bar & Grill (located in Round Hill Shopping Center behind Anytime Fitness) will also include hearty appetizers and a free beverage. Admission is complimentary for TRYP members and $5 for non-members.
Buy a Tahoe License Plate and Receive Two Free Lift Tickets
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 3:15pmCalifornia and Nevada residents can take advantage of the 35 inches of new Tahoe snow with two free lift tickets through the popular “Plates for Powder” program offered through the Tahoe Fund. Purchase a new California or Nevada Tahoe license plate and you are eligible for two free Alpine or Nordic lift tickets. Tickets are available at 11 participating Tahoe resorts.
Kudos & Kindness: Vets thank local Motorcycle Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 6:00amAmerican Legion Post No. 795 would like to thank the the Brotherhood M/C for the donation of two 32-inch flat screen high-definition televisions for our lounge area at our last Christmas party. The...
Prescribed fires planned for Wednesday around South Lake Tahoe and Angora fire area
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 12:46pmTwo prescribed fires are planned Wednesday around South Lake Tahoe near the intersection of Pioneer Trail and Al Tahoe Boulevard and along a portion of the Angora fire burn area, the U.S. Forest Service announced.
Fuels management crews expect to burn about nine acres, weather permitting. In addition, operations will begin in the Angora Fire area near Pyramid Circle. Crews expect to burn approximately 10 to 15 acres, weather permitting. Operations in both locations will continue through the week as conditions allow.
Saunders: Woodward-Sperling flap may turn tide
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 03/03/2013 - 6:00amThere is a rule in Politics 2013 that's evident in the flap about a White House aide's maybe threatening or not threatening Washington Post veteran reporter Bob Woodward. The rule: The more superfi...
Smoke from prescribed fire impacts East Shore of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 2:34pmThe U.S. Forest Service reports the Glenbrook area along the east shore of Lake Tahoe is getting some of the smoke from two days of a prescribed burn operation in the hills above.
Crews burned around 100 acres Tuesday with about 35 acres remaining today. Much of the smoke from Tuesday's burning wound up in Carson City and Carson Valley. Today, the smoke is instead making its way across the east shore of the lake, the Forest Service reports.
Smoky conditions are expected to last through Wednesday into the night with anticipated clearing Thursday.
Large-scale Lake Tahoe prescribed fire operations next week at Glenbrook
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 11:40amAbout 135 acres on Lake Tahoe's east shore above Glenbrook is slated for prescribed burning that will begin Tuesday, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Fire and fuel crews with the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of the Forest Service will continue the burn through next week as weather allows.
SUV smashes through post office wall
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/12/2013 - 4:38pmNo injuries were reported after a driver struck the U.S. Postal Service branch on Emerald Bay Road with an SUV Tuesday morning.South Lake Tahoe police received a report of a vehicle into the bui...
Forest Service plans for prescribed fire Tuesday at north Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 3:18pmThe U.S. Forest Service has a two-acre prescribed fire plan for the north shore of Lake Tahoe set for Tuesday. The area planned is Regency Way in Kings Beach. Below is a news release on the details as well as the overall multi-jurisdictional fuel reduction plan outline.
Lake Tahoe Regional Young Professionals to mix it up at Hard Rock
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 11:48amEvent Date:
February 13, 2013 - 7:00pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals would love to mingle with its rock star members and network with new individuals, Feb. 13 at Hard Rock Café inside Harveys at Stateline, Lake Tahoe from 7 to 10 p.m.
Don Q's weekly fishing report for Feb. 6-12
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 4:55amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Feb. 6-12.
Prescribed fire planned Wednesday on East Shore of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/05/2013 - 4:09pmA prescribed fire is planned Wednesday near Logan Shoals on the east shore of Lake Tahoe, the U.S. Forest Service reports.
About two acres has been cleared for burning. Prescribed fires are also happening through the week on Spooner Summit where about 10 acres a day are being burned.
Below is is a U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Managment Unit news release on the burns.
Twitter, Washington Post targeted by hackers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/04/2013 - 8:42amNEW YORK (AP) -- Social media giant Twitter is among the latest U.S. companies to report that it is among a growing list of victims of Internet security attacks, saying that hackers may have gained...
Forest Service to begin prescribed fires Tuesday at Spooner Summit
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 2:08pmPrescribed fires on Spooner Summit east of Lake Tahoe are planned for Tuesday through the end of next week, U.S. Forest Service officials said Friday.
Fuel management crews will burn about 10 acres each day, weather permitting with smoke visible along Highway 50.
Below is a news release and 10-year fire reduction plan from the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of the U.S. Forest Service.
Geotourism: A great new reason to visit Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:53pmQuick: When you hear the phrase "Lake Tahoe," what's the first thing that comes to your mind? If you said "skiing" or "casinos," you'd respond as probably 99 percent of Bay Area residents do. If you said "geography," "sustainability" or "culture," you'd be among the minority, but you'd be onto a great new idea.
South Lake Tahoe TEDx conference set for March 23
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/13/2013 - 12:11pmTEDx, an online education series and offshoot of the popular TED Talks programs, will happen at South Lake Tahoe March 23. The theme of the program is "clarity" and the event will be held at Tahoe Production House.
Washoe County encouraging restaurants to post nutritional info
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/23/2012 - 2:15pmBig fish caught at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 11:55amBelow is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Dec. 12-18. We want to note a big fish caught by Eric St. Denis of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., pictured above. Eric caught a 28-pound, 9-ounce Mackinaw trout at Lake Tahoe on Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m. Photos courtesy of Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Charters.
The Lake Tahoe record for Mackinaw Trout is a 37-pound, 6-ounce (44 inches in length) trophy caught by Robert Aronsen, way back in 1974. To date, only a handful of Macks have been caught that have weighed 30 pounds or more.
Prescribed fire set for Tuesday on south and east shores of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 5:43pmExpect smokey skies Tuesday ahead of a storm system as the U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will hold prescribed fire operations in the High Meadow area near South Lake Tahoe and above State Route 28 near Skunk Harbor Tuesday, Dec. 11. Crews expect to burn two acres at each location, weather permitting. Operations will continue as weather and conditions allow.
Prescribed fire resumes Monday on West Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 12:39pmPrescribed fire operations on Lake Tahoe's west shore near Tahoma and in Ward Canyon will resume Monday, Dec, 10. U.S. Forest Service crews expect to burn 50 acres in both locations, weather permitting. Operations are expected to continue through the week.
Sirota: A picture worth far more than 1,000 words
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 6:00amTo publish or not to publish? That was the debate in media circles this week after the New York Post printed a horrifying photo of a man named Ki Suk Han who had been pushed onto the subway tracks ...
Prescribed fire operations begin Wednesday on Lake Tahoe's West Shore
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 10:17amFuels management crews with the U.S. Forest Service will conduct prescribed fire operations Wednesday near Grand Avenue on Lake Tahoe's west shore near Tahoe Pines. Crews expect to burn one acre, weather permitting. Operations will continue as weather and conditions allow.
Cash-strapped post office tests same-day delivery
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 6:00amWASHINGTON - Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper ...
Don Q's weekly fishing report for week of Nov. 21-27
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 11:50amHere is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra for the week of Nov. 21 through Nov. 27.
Sierra-at-Tahoe to open Thanksgiving
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 11:44amUPDATE 411PM: Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort will open for the 2012-13 season on Thursday, November 22, 2012, offering Easy Rider Express lift, Rock Garden lift, and three surface lifts, giving guests access to four trails including, Broadway, Easy Street, Echo, and Lower Sleighride. Building on the reputation as one of the nation’s top terrain park resorts, Sierra Resort™ will offer a small to medium jib park on Broadway consisting of multiple features including new boxes and rails, giving eager guests a chance to get their park legs back underneath them.
American Legion Auxiliary Community Christmas Party
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/18/2012 - 6:10pmThe American Legion Auxiliary Community Christmas Party is Dec. 1 from 1:30-3pm at the American Legion Post No. 795 on Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. Santa will be there for gifts for children up to age 10. It is free and open to the public. (530) 541-8788.
Upper Kingsbury Grade prescribed burning set for Thursday
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 4:27pmA prescribed fire is planned for upper Kingsbury Grade near North Benjamin Drive at Lake Tahoe South Shore Thursday, Nov. 15.
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will burn around a quarter acre, conditions permitting. Across the lake, prescribed burning is also slated for the Bunker Road area near Tahoe City. Both operations are scheduled to last through the day.
Veterans Day observed at American Legion Hall
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/11/2012 - 10:28amEvent Date:
November 11, 2012 - 11:00am
There will be a Veterans Day Observance today at American Legion Post # 795 in South Lake Tahoe beginning at 11 a.m. The public is invited to this event. Refreshments and cake will be enjoyed after the service. The American Legion Hall is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Call 530) 541-8788.
Nevada brothel owner wins county commission post
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 10:55amVIRGINIA CITY, Nev. (AP) - Mustang Ranch brothel owner Lance Gilman has a new job.He defeated fellow Republican Mathew Conley 62 percent to 38 percent Tuesday to win a seat on the Storey County com...
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra Fishing Report
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 1:17pmHere is this week's fishing report covering rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 31 through Nov. 6.
Lake Tahoe prescribed fire operations continue Thursday at South Shore
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 12:05pmPrescribed fire operations in the Spring Creek area near the south end of Lake Tahoe will begin Thursday, Nov. 1. The Forest Service says crews expect to burn three acres Thursday and three acres on Friday, conditions permitting.
Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from this prescribed fire project area.
The Forest Service strives to minimize the impacts of smoke on local communities. Smoke-sensitive residents should consider staying indoors and keeping doors, windows and outside vents closed. To directly receive prescribed fire updates, send an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us.
Prescribed fire operations continue today on West Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/29/2012 - 10:35amU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will continue prescribed fire operations in the Timberland area of the West Shore, today, Monday, October 29, 2012. Crews anticipate burning three acres over the next several days, conditions permitting.
Small-scale prescribed fire on Friday at south, west shores of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 3:34pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will conduct prescribed fire operations near Taylor Creek on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore and on Alice Lane in the Meeks Bay area of the West Shore on Friday, October 26, 2012. Each area is approximately one-quarter acre. On Sunday, October 28, 2012, prescribed fire operations will take place in the Timberland area of the West Shore, weather permitting.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Oct. 25-31
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 9:22pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This week's report is for the week of Oct. 24-30.
No Charge Business Workshops Offered in South Lake Tahoe Beginning Nov. 1
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 11:47am
Event Date:
November 1, 2012 - 9:00am The County of El Dorado and the Northeastern California Small Business Development Center-Greater Sacramento/Sierra (SBDC) have partnered to offer a No Cost 12-week workshop series and one-on-one business consulting at the El Dorado County Library 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe beginning November 1, 2012. Workshop titles are below.
What it Takes to Survive in Business
Deciding on a Business
Business Plan: Your Roadmap to Success
Marketing Analysis
Marketing Strategy
Operations: Running the Business
Licenses, Permits, Business Names and Insurance
West Shore of Lake Tahoe to see Forest Service prescribed fires on Tuesday
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 5:36pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations in the Timberland area on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe Tuesday, Oct. 23. Crews anticipate burning three to 10 acres per day, for a total of 10 to 20 acres, conditions permitting.
Nevada early voting begins in Stateline
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/20/2012 - 11:34amEarly voting for the general election in Nevada begins today. Lake Tahoe voters living in Douglas County can cast their votes at the county's Stateline Kahle Community Center offices at 175 Hwy 50. According to the Douglas County Clerk, early voting at Stateline will continue today to 4 p.m. again on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Oct. 17-24
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:39amHere 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 Oct. 17-24.
Chipmunk tests positive for plague, Forest Service issues warning for South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 12:58pmVisitors to recreation sites around South Lake Tahoe should to take precautions against the bubonic plague after a chipmunk found at Taylor Creek Visitor Center tested positive for the disease, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reports.
The California Department of Public Health has recommended the Forest Service and its concessionaire post warning signage in the area of Taylor Creek Visitor Center, the Tallac Historic Site, and Camp Richardson Resort explaining how the disease is transmitted, the symptoms and how to prevent infection. The Forest Service is advising its staff and visitors to report any sick or dead animals immediately.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra Fishing Report for Oct. 10-17
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 9:37amHere 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 Oct. 10-17.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 10
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 3:36pmHere is this week's fall fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 4-10.
Highway 395 re-opened after fire burns more than 2,000 acres south of Gardnerville
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 1:15pmUPDATE 8:45AM: Highway 395 has reopened with controls (pilot vehicle) so expect delays and watch for fire vehicles, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Sept. 19-25
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:56amHere 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 September 19-25.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Former South Lake Tahoe pot club owner out of jail after arrest
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 7:57amThe former pot club owner who prosecutors say bribed a South Lake Tahoe City Councilmember is now getting out of jail - 12 days after his arrest. A judge gave Gino DiMatteo clearance Wednesday to post $100,000 after proof was presented the money will not come from illegal activities.
Prosecutors were also supposed to publicly present basic evidence for the first time Wednesday on the charges against DiMatteo, but the defense team asked that portion of the hearing be pushed back so they have more time to prepare an argument.