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Longtime LTCC Trustee Dr. Wenck retires after 42 years on board
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 7:27pm
South Lake Tahoe - The year was 1974. Richard Nixon resigned as president, Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army, All in the Family and Sanford and Son were number one and two on the top TV show list, gas was 38 cents a gallon and Dr. Frederick “Fritz” Wenck became an elected Board of Trustees member for Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).
Fast forward to 2016 and Dr. Wenck retired from the board.
Late night vote in Washington brings $415 million to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/10/2016 - 10:28pm
Late Friday night, the U.S. House of Representatives joined the U.S. Senate in passing the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act of 2016, which will bring $415 million in future funding to Lake Tahoe over the next seven years. The decision brought cheers from many local agencies, including the League to Save lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act gets renewed support from Congress
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 4:47pm
The House and Senate have agreed to include the bipartisan Lake Tahoe Restoration Act in the final bicameral Water Resources Development Act, titled the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, Nevada Sen. Dean Heller announced Monday.
Passionate community meeting about future of LTCC Theatre Arts program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 2:31am
A passionate crowd of about 90 people attended the first of at least two public meetings on the future of the Theatre Arts program at Lake Tahoe Community College Tuesday evening.
The one thing everyone could agree on is the importance of having live theatre in South Lake Tahoe, but how that theatre and the program supporting it will look in the future is uncertain. Will it be a community based theatre, or will it continue to be a college run program?
Patagonia had $10 million in sales on Black Friday and is donating every cent to save the planet
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 11:16pm
Patagonia saw an astounding $10 million in Black Friday sales ― five times its own expectations ― and, as promised, will donate every cent toward helping save the environment.
The high-end outdoor apparel and gear retailer announced the record-breaking haul Monday, saying the “enormous love” its customers showed to the planet will benefit hundreds of grassroots environmental organizations around the world.
John J. Castellanos - October 31, 1949 - November 5, 2016
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 2:28pm
John Joseph Castellanos, a South Lake Tahoe area lawyer, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2016.
John was born on October 31, 1949 to loving parents Jose Juan and Lucille Castellanos in Stockton, California. He is the second of six siblings, who all experienced the sad loss of their father at an early age and whose memory brought them closer as family. John lived the values and beliefs of his parents, especially his beloved mother. He was a devoted son and loving brother and loyal to many friends.
Letter: I support Larry Reilly for LTUSD School Board
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2016 - 5:30pm
Having served under many different school boards in my forty-two years of teaching in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, I know the importance of a dedicated, well-informed group of individuals who work cooperatively for the betterment of all the students and employees of the district.
I support Larry Reilly because he is dedicated to education as evidenced by his thirty-nine years as an outstanding teacher. He is well-informed as to the changing laws and regulations governing education. His years as an athletic coach attest to the fact that he knows the importance of team work.
Barton Wellness Lecture: Maximizing on hill performance
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 11:00am
Event Date:
November 1, 2016 - 6:00pm Have you best season on the snow! Obtain injury prevention tips, concussion recognition and care, Strength training to maximize your season, and the importance of wellness and fitness.
Tuesday, November 1, 6-7pm
Presented by: Terrence Orr, MD; Jeremy Vandehurst, ATC; Jeff Brown, ATC; Nick Ward, Performance Coach; and Beachy Orr, PhD, Anatomy
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 55' 36.2568" N, 119° 58' 21.4284" W
See map: Google Maps
GO Local Retailers Workshop hosted by Tahoe Chamber
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 11:31pm
Event Date:
November 3, 2016 - 8:00am
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) will host the GO Local Workshop for Retailers on Thursday, November 3, from 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m., at Tahoe Mountain Lab, 3079 Harrison Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. The event will feature an overview of the Tahoe Chamber’s GO Local business campaign, the benefits of the campaign, and an audience brainstorming session.
The Tahoe Chamber’s goal of this workshop is to engage local retailers with the GO Local campaign.
'Keep the Lights on' event highlights need for after school programs
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 4:40pm
Event Date:
October 20, 2016 - 4:30pm
Boys and Girls Clubs from across the country will be having "Lights on Afterschool" on Thursday, October 20 as a way to highlight the importance of a safe place for kids to go after school.
From 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the students who attend the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) will show how they feel about the club by designing the future building that will house them.
South Lake Tahoe council candidates share their views on sustainability and climate issues
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/18/2016 - 10:19pm
The South Lake Tahoe chapter of the Citizen's Climate Lobby recently asked all ten of the candidates their views on climate change, green buildings and our carbon footprint and how they can make a change if elected.
The Citizen's Climate Lobby is an organization focused on national policies to address climate change, and the South Lake Tahoe chapter is one of 354 in the United States and abroad.
Patricia Sussman of the local chapter said just five of the candidates responded to their questions.
Smoke detectors: Do you know your expiration date?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/11/2016 - 6:57pm
During Fire Prevention Week, the Tahoe Fire Fuels Team is reminding Lake Tahoe Basin residents that this is the time to check your smoke alarm.
Even if you change your batteries in the old style alarm annually, their life expectancy is still ten years. The new sealed smoke detectors which are required in new building codes require no battery change but they too are expected to only last ten years.
Three rescued by Coast Guard on south end of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/20/2016 - 9:38pm
LAKE TAHOE - Three people were rescued after a distress call led the Coast Guard to the 25-foot vessel, JUST ENOUGH, as it was taking on water near the California/Nevada border of the South Shore of Lake Tahoe Tuesday afternoon.
The initial call came in at 3:00 p.m. and crews from Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County Sheriffs Department responded to the scene.
Reminder: Annual Firefest venue and activities have changed!
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/19/2016 - 12:06pm
Due to a venue conflict, the 2016 FireFest will be held at Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe on Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The free event is open to the public.
Douglas County teen attends Marine Corps youth program
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 7:58am
A Douglas County teenager has returned from Southern California where he took part in the Marine Corps Devil Pups Youth Program at Camp Pendleton.
Erik Jacobson, 16, was one of 600 other recruits who went through the program to experience ten days of teamwork, discipline and education. It is a demanding physical and academic good citizenship program for youth.
SLTPD to step up pedestrian safety enforcement
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 3:39pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) will step up their pedestrian safety enforcement operations during the month of September as part of “California Pedestrian Safety Month.”
With a rapidly increasing number of pedestrians being killed and injured on roadways in the state of California, the Senate passed a resolution to bring attention to the 813 pedestrians killed on California roadways in 2015 alone. This was nearly 25 percent of all roadways deaths in the state, up from 17 percent just ten years earlier.
Senator Diane Feinstein holds "Lake Tahoe Stakeholders" luncheon
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/01/2016 - 8:15pm
Protecting Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada is the job of many stakeholders. Its not just a local job, not just a California job, not just a Nevada job, not just a national job, and as witnessed through President Obama's visit to the Lake Tahoe Summit Wednesday, it can only be successful through partnerships of all of those entities along with agencies, local and private investment.
On Tuesday, August 29, the day before the Summit, California Senator Diane Feinstein hosted a lunch for local officials, agencies and federal counterparts, described as the "Lake Tahoe Stakeholders Luncheon".
Smartphones now used to keep invasive species out of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 7:05pm
Smartphones and invasive species don't normally go together, but this summer in Lake Tahoe, one was used to help keep the other out.
In a new partnership with other agencies around the West, the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program receives real-time updates from other land managers about vessels traveling to Lake Tahoe from waters with a high risk of containing invasive species.
By sharing the data, Tahoe's watercraft inspectors are alerted before the suspect boats show up.
TRPA releases special edition of Tahoe in Depth in time for Summit
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/24/2016 - 1:51pm
With President Barack Obama visiting Lake Tahoe for a landmark 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit this month, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has published a special summit edition of Tahoe in Depth.
This special edition of the award-winning newspaper tells the story of 20 years of summits at Lake Tahoe—from the organization and importance of the first-ever summit and the successful work it sparked, to major issues such as climate change that will confront the Tahoe Region in the decades to come.
Opinion: Another historic turning point for Tahoe this Summit
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/18/2016 - 10:45am
Lake Tahoe was at a crossroads in 1997. The lake’s famous water clarity, once measuring 100 feet, was declining year after year because of stormwater pollution from roads and developed areas and erosion from streams damaged by logging and cattle grazing.
Opinion: Why I'm running for Lake Tahoe Community College Trustee
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 8:40pm
I am running as a candidate for Lake Tahoe Community College Trustee in District 4 because I believe a good education is one of the most important services a community can provide to its citizens.
Lake Tahoe Community College is in an extraordinary and unprecedented position with the passing of Measure F two years ago. I am committed to the prospect of offering students an affordable four-year degree program, upgrading our current facilities, building the University center and exploring the possibility of on campus housing for students.
Winged Flight at Night
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 9:50am
Event Date:
July 15, 2016 - 8:30pm Join Tahoe Heritage Foundation and NorCal Bats for a LIVE bat presentation. This Friday, July 15, at 8:30 pm. This event is open to the public and is a $5.00 donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Come learn about the importance of bats in the ecosystem, such as keeping those pesky mosquitoes populations down. The LIVE bats will be projected onto a large screen so everyone can see there delicate structures. All bats are certified as non-releasable by California Department of Fish & Game and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-injury precludes them from surviving in the wild.
Importance of understanding dangers of cold water shock
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/07/2016 - 7:13pm
The most common misunderstanding about swimming in Lake Tahoe is that people can suffer from hypothermia, which leads to death. The real truth is that "cold water shock" will kill much quicker than hypothermia ever will.
"The sudden lowering of skin temperature on immersion in cold water represents one of the most profound stimuli that the body can encounter." Golden and Tipton in Essentials of Sea Survival
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is increasing their educational campaign for boaters and swimmers to understand the dangers of cold water at Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Village recognized for bear logic awareness efforts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 5:24pm
Two homeowners associations rose to the challenge when Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval challenged Nevadans to think like a bear as he proclaimed July as Bear Logic Month.
“That is what Bear Logic is all about, thinking like a bear,” said Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) black bear biologist Carl Lackey.
On the South Shore, Tahoe Village Homeowners Association on Upper Kingsbury, and in Reno, the Caughlin Ranch Homeowners Association, have both been recognized by NDOW for their bear logic awareness efforts.
TRPA recognizes contributions of Coe Swobe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 12:39am
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board on Wednesday recognized the extraordinary, lifelong contributions of Coe Swobe. Swobe is considered the “father of TRPA” for his bipartisan work to create the agency and its mission to conserve and restore Lake Tahoe’s environment. Swobe died on May 26, 2016 at age 87.
As a Nevada State Senator, Swobe brokered the landmark 1969 agreement between then Nevada Gov. Paul Laxalt and then California Gov. Ronald Reagan and the two state legislatures to create TRPA and the nation’s first environmental bi-state compact.
Kudos: Teens gain influence of community leaders at empowerment retreats
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/17/2016 - 7:34pm
This spring Live Violence Free, in collaboration with a multitude of partners, has been fortunate enough to expand the annual Girls Empowerment Retreat and organize the first ever Boys Empowerment Event. With the generosity of funding from Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra and MacDuff’s Public House, Live Violence Free worked closely with South Tahoe Middle School to engage 7th and 8th grade girls and boys in discovering their true potential for greatness.
174 to graduate from Lake Tahoe Community College June 24
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 5:55pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2016 - 6:00pm
The commumity is invited to the Lake Tahoe Community College's Class of 2016 commencement on Friday, June 24 at South Tahoe Middle Schoolat 6:00 p.m. 174 students are graduating, 40 with honors, eight with highest honores, 36 with departmental certificates and 61 with a transfer degree that guarantees them a seat in a California State University this fall.
The theme of graduation this year is based on a William Arthur Ward quote: "If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
This is Bear Country: Practice proper food storage and trash disposal
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 4:06pm
Several local agencies have teamed together to inform the public on the importance of proper food storage and trash disposal at their Lake Tahoe homes and vacation rentals.
CHP hold bike rodeos for local school kids
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 10:37pm
Officer Ruth Loehr and other officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) office in South Lake Tahoe conducted a bike rodeo for the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at Sierra House Elementary Monday, the first of three they are holding at local schools this week.
All students who participated had to go through a maze of stop signs and cones, all while following the rules for bicyclists, including wearing a helmet.
National Safe Boating Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/20/2016 - 9:47pm
National Safe Boating Week is May 21-27, 2016 and is the launch of the 2016 North American Safe Boating Campaign. This yearlong campaign promotes safe and responsible boating and the value of voluntary, consistent life jacket wear by recreational boaters through the national theme, Wear It!
The local US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-04 in South Lake Tahoe is promoting the Wear It! campaign and hopes it will remind boaters of the importance of boating safely, including consistent life jacket wear, boating sober, knowing navigational rules and having a proper lookout.
CHP reminds all to share responsibility during National Bike Safety Month
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/15/2016 - 5:49pm
May is National Bike Safety Month, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists and bicyclists to share responsibility for roadway safety. California’s weather allows bicyclists to enjoy riding many months throughout the year. Although bicycle safety should be practiced every day, the month of May has been set aside to draw awareness to how we can all help minimize bicycle injuries and deaths.
Summit held to build successful businesses and employees
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 4:49pm
Over 100 people attended the Make Tahoe Work For You Leadership Lake Tahoe Summit on May 6 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. The one-day Summit, featuring inspiring sessions for individuals and business owners, provided Lake Tahoe residents with tools to make Tahoe a viable place to succeed, both personally and professionally. The Summit was organized by the Tahoe Chamber’s Leadership Lake Tahoe 2016 class.
Jamie Anderson in town for Boarding for Breast Cancer event at Sierra
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/31/2016 - 8:40am
Event Date:
April 2, 2016 (All day)
Olympic champion Jamie Anderson from South Lake Tahoe will be part of 20th Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) Snowboard and Music Festival, Shredding the Love on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort.
Distracted driving focus of zero tolerance days in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 6:40pm
On April 7 and April 20, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and California Highway Patrol will be especially vigilant for distracted drivers on local roads as part of a joint effort across the state.
Although the officers' goals are not to write as many citations as possible, sometimes citations are necessary for drivers to understand the importance of focusing on their driving.
Distracted driving is such an important safety issue that April is recognized as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Column: Community collaborates to bridge workforce issues
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 9:35pm
Last week, March 15th and 16th, an estimated 75 volunteers participated in the South Shore Business Walk coordinated by the Tahoe Chamber, Tahoe Prosperity Center, El Dorado County, and the Lake Tahoe Adult Education Consortium to collect workforce data from local businesses.
Opinion: Be informed on the US50 revitalizaton project plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 9:41pm
Rarely do I use this space to comment upon political issues within our community. That said, with the “politicization” of the US Hwy 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project I felt the need to share some background and perspectives for consideration.
Time change can lead to sleepy drivers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 6:48pm
With most of the country turning their clocks back and switching to Daylight Saving Time on March 13, the National Sleep Foundation is leading the observation of National Sleep Awareness Week to highlight the importance of drivers being aware of the potential dangers of the time shift.
“Many people have a hard time adjusting to the time change, and it can affect their driving,” CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said. “Even the most careful drivers become confused and use poor judgment when they are sleepy.”
New water lines and fire hydrants in place to fight Lake Tahoe wildfires
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 1:12pm
Over the past eight building seasons, a bi-state collaborative effort of the South Tahoe Public Utility District, U.S. Forest Service and the other area water agencies has enhanced the Lake Tahoe Basin's water infrastructure to better fight wildfires.
Legendary Tower of Power to headline 2016 Concert Under the Stars benefit for Greenhouse Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 6:25pm
Soul and funk supergroup Tower of Power will headline the 2016 Concert Under the Stars, a fundraiser for the Greenhouse Project in Carson City. The concert outside of Cafe at Adele’s, will be July 14. Ticket sales will be announced soon, said Adele’s owner Charlie Abowd via his Facebook page.
Northern Nevada teen wins safety poster contest
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 12:53am
The Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety’s Zero teen Fatalities program hosted a state wide contest where Nevada High School students had the opportunity to design an original billboard for Zero teen Fatalities featuring a safe driving message. Topics for the safe driving message included: aggressive driving, impaired driving, distracted driving & seat belts.
Entries were judged on the following criteria:
1. Overall Message (30%)
2. Creativity (30%)
3. Social Impact (20%)
4. Entertainment Value (20%)
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 10:23pmReporter Austyn Harrington covers Heavenly Mountain Resort's Ski with a Ranger Program, speaks with forecasters of Sierra Avalanche Center to learn about the importance of avalanche awareness and safety, and Willy Mac's donation needs for surgery at S.F.A.R.
Federal funds aiding wildfire preparedness at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 4:24pm
The latest round of funding through the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) includes more than $3 million for projects to help reduce wildfire risk in Lake Tahoe communities.
The funding award for Lake Tahoe is part of nearly $40 million going to projects around Nevada to reduce wildfire risk, conserve landscapes, restore wildlife habitat, and improve public recreation. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced the funding awards this January.
Opinion: Lake Valley Fire wants ambulances staffed by firefighters
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/22/2015 - 7:22pm
It has been and will remain the mission of the Lake Valley Fire Protection District to provide the highest level of public safety services for our community, its people, and the environment. As our motto states, it is “Because We Care “. Driven by these guiding principles, in 2001 the LVFPD entered into a partnership with the City of South Lake Tahoe to provide fire based ambulance transportation and advanced life support paramedic services throughout the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
13th Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival starts tour in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 2:38pm
Event Date:
December 11, 2015 - 7:30pm
Marking thirteen years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is the annual gathering of the who’s who of outdoor adventure set in a hypnotic theatrical show of go-go dancers, DJs, and dramatic action imagery by Aurora Photos. It’s where the industry’s best filmmakers premier their latest adventure sports films one night only hosted by festival creator and swashbuckler, Todd Offenbacher. This year's festival in South Lake Tahoe will be on Friday, December 11, 2015 at MontBleu Resort at 7:30 p.m.
Tahoe Yellow Cress: Tahoe’s conservation success story
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 6:24pm
Lake Tahoe has been recognized for another important conservation success. Our region’s proactive, collaborative strategy to protect Tahoe yellow cress, begun almost 15 years ago, is working so well that the plant does not need additional protections under the federal Endangered Species Act.
Upcoming workshop: What’s Your Financial Fitness?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/23/2015 - 4:52pm
Event Date:
November 3, 2015 - 3:30pm
Get in shape for 2016 with a financial fitness session on November 3 with Tahoe Chamber, US Bank and Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs. The “Tuesday Topic: What’s Your Financial Fitness?” workshop is designed to help non-profits, small business owners and entrepreneurs better understand their financials and prepare for the next year.
LTCC hosting free presentation on World Expo & Future of Culture
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/22/2015 - 12:41pm
Event Date:
November 3, 2015 - 7:00pm
Lake Tahoe Community College sociology and anthropology instructor Dr. Scott Lukas will present “The World Expo and the Future of Culture: Reflections from World Expo 2015 Milan” on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in LTCC’s Board Room. This is a free event, and the public is welcome to attend.
Aging and Care Giver series to be held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 11:00pm
A series of classes to be held in South Lake Tahoe will be giving instruction and support to caregivers who are, or are planning to care for a family member or friend 60-years-old or more.
The free classes will be held at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel on five nights:
OCTOBER 12th Mealtime Matters: The Importance of Nutrition in the Elderly
NEW CLASS Heather Lallement, CHPN, RN, Barton Home Health and Hospice
OCTOBER 19th Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW CLASS Jacob Harmon, N. CA. and NV. Alzheimer’s Association
Meeting the aquatic invasive species challenge at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/17/2015 - 4:53pm
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are one of the most serious challenges facing Lake Tahoe. They continuously threaten to damage its unique environment and famed water clarity and degrade the world-class recreational experiences residents and millions of visitors enjoy each year.
Fortunately, Tahoe is a national leader in fighting AIS, with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and 40 public and private partners working to prevent, detect, and remove harmful infestations.
El Dorado County: An unexpected wine region
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 10:38am
Editors Note: This is a reprint of an article that appeared in the San Francisco Examiner. Those of us who live in El Dorado County already knew this secret, but it is now out!
It may be gold (and God and gun) country, but visitors are beginning to satisfy other tastes in the Hangtown hills, from apple orchards, farm-side vacation respites and outdoor excursions to wines without an extra layer of price or pretense.
