parks and recreation
City of South Lake Tahoe seeking applicants for citizen commissions and boards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 11:28pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe is looking to fill vacant seats on four citizen commissions and boards: Planning Commission, Airport Land Use Commission, Building Board of Appeals, and Parks & Recreation Commission. They are soliciting applications for a City Council representative to the El Dorado County Commission on Aging and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Advisory Planning Commission.
Applications are due December 28 for the following positions
Planning Commission
New forestry program headed to Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 12:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new Forestry Education and Job Placement program is heading to Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) in South Lake Tahoe.
To get things started, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board awarded the college a $351,000 grant and $480,000 was received from CAL Fire’s Forest Health Grant Program. LTCC has hired Kim Carr as their contracted consultant on the project and she helped write the grants and secure funding for the new avenue of education in South Lake Tahoe. She is bringing 30 years of forestry and environmental experience to the college.
Public invited to participate in South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Swim Complex survey
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 8:33pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe is continuing the process on the planning, design and construction of the new Community Recreation & Aquatics Center.
For the past several years the City's Parks and Recreation Department has involved the public on the future of its aging recreation center and plans for a new building through community meetings and workshops.
Volunteers spend Tahoe Forest Stewardship day restoring Johnson Meadow
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 11:18amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Johnson Meadow was once used as a post-Gold Rush dairy farm, became a place for summer cattle grazing, and is now being restored as part of the Upper Truckee River watershed. The Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD) purchased the Johnson Meadow in 2018, a critical step in restoring the river's watershed that contains significant wildlife habitat, including river, riparian, meadow, and upland habitat areas.
Conservancy Board to consider funding of South Lake Tahoe's 56 acre project plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 10:42amThe California Tahoe Conservancy Board will meet online on Thursday, June 25 at 9:30 a.m. to consider authorization for awarding grants related to public access improvements, climate change adaptation, and forest restoration. The Board will consider approving a combined $1.3 million in recreation and public access improvement grants and $676,000 in forest health grants
Some of those grants:
Column: Enjoy outdoor recreation wisely
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 2:19pmBeautiful weather and a case of cabin fever from shelter in place directives have many of us yearning to get outside. Being in nature provides many wellness benefits. When we leave home to enjoy the bounty of outdoor activities, parks, and trails around us, we can honor those working on the front-line of the coronavirus pandemic by doing our part to stay healthy and keep each other safe.
Forest Service hosts off-highway vehicle grant open house in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 10:15pmEvent Date:
February 20, 2020 - 4:00pm
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will host an open house in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, to provide information and seek public input on their annual California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division grant applications. The OHMVR applications request funding for trail maintenance and operation of facilities for off-highway vehicle access in the Tahoe Basin.
USFS seeks public input on Off-Highway-Vehicle recreation grants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 10:55pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The public is invited to an open house hosted by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) on Thurdsay, February 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. They will be providing information and seeking public input on their annual California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division grant applications.
The OHMVR applications request funding for trail maintenance and operation of facilities for off-highway vehicle access in the Tahoe Basin.
California Tahoe Conservancy board approves forest health, aquatic species and marsh restoration funds
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 4:29pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) Board has authorized spending $1,036,750 to implement three high-priority projects to reduce fire risk and improve forest health in South Lake Tahoe and on the west shore.
During their meeting on Thursday, the CTC Board approved funding for projects that include:
- Spending up to $211,250 on forest thinning on Conservancy land in the South Lake Tahoe Ski Run and Bijou neighborhoods,
- A grant to the South Tahoe Public Utility District for up to $338,000 for forest thinning on the grounds of its treatment plant, and
Prescribed fire operations continue in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 10:09pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - If weather and conditions permit, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, along with California State Parks are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin.
The planned burn areas:
Prescribed fire operations at four locations in Lake Tahoe Basin, weather permitting
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 4:29pmNorth Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and California State Parks may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin, if weather and conditions permit.
- West side of Third Creek drainage, above Jennifer Dr. by the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District. 38 acres of understory 10/21 - 10/27/19. Duration of Ignition and Smoke Production: 1-2 days of ignition and 2 days of burn down time
Estimated Direction of Smoke Travel: North/Northeast/East. Smoke may be visible throughout the Tahoe Basin and surrounding communities
Letter: New recreation center for South Lake Tahoe making progress
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 5:05pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe voters, with the strong support of various areas of our community, overwhelmingly approved Measure P for Recreation, a two percent Transient Occupancy Tax increase to fund a new Recreation Center in 2016. Outreach meetings, design options and thorough feedback were given to and received by the community prior to the 2016 election with the outcome being a facility that will allow for locals, visitors and tournaments to enjoy and capitalize on the Center including:
Day-long budget workshop for the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/14/2019 - 12:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It will be a very long day for the City Council and City staff on Tuesday as they hold a budget workshop prior to the start of their regularly scheduled meeting on July 16 at 10:00 a.m.
The public is invited to attend
Their agenda:
1. Call to Order Mayor Laine
2. Public Comment Mayor Laine
3. Draft City Council Priorities Frank Rush
a. Review of priorities
b. Progress to date
4. General Overview of City Financial Position Debbie McIntyre
a. General Fund balance
SLT Parks & Recreation job fair on April 3
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 6:42pmEvent Date:
April 3, 2019 - 2:00pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is looking for summer staff and their Parks and Recreation Department is holding a job fair on Wednesday, April 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Last year's job fair was very successful and many positions were filled and they plan again to fill many positions at the fair.
The job fair is held at the Recreation Center located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
Dog Ordinance, Lime Bikes and budget on Tuesday's CIty Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 8:35pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday, March 19, 2019, is an evening meeting for the South Lake Tahoe City Council with a start time of 5:30 p.m. at their airport chambers.
USFS seeks comments on OHV grant funding in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 7:42amLAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is seeking public comments for the annual California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division grant application. The OHMVR application requests funding for trail maintenance, and operation of facilities for off-highway vehicle (OHV) access in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The 60-day grant application comment period ends Monday, May 6.
USFS to hold open house for OHV trails in Tahoe National Forest
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 10:02pmThe U.S. Forest Service is preparing an annual application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, to request funding for trail maintenance, restoration, law enforcement, education and safety, and potentially development of facilities, and planning for off-highway vehicle (OHV) access.
On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, the Forest Service will host an open house from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in Nevada City for individuals and organizations to provide input and review proposals for the application.
Public input sought for BIjou Community Park master plan
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 5:23pmEvent Date:
October 10, 2018 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE THAOE, Caif. - What does the future Bijou Community Park look like? Will it expand, offer different recreational opportunities or does it remain the same?
The City of South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Commissioners and City staff will host a public workshop at Bijou Community Park on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to obtain feedback from community members on opportunities to expand and create access to outdoor recreation.
The workshop is going to be "fun and interactive," according to organizers and will also include refreshments.
Abandoned homeless camps cleaned up in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/02/2018 - 8:01pmFor the past several months, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) has been contacting homeless individuals using the meadow behind Motel 6 as an illegal campground, advising them that the area would soon be off limits.
Restoration of Upper Truckee River planned near Lake Tahoe Golf Course; Public comment ends July 30
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/29/2018 - 12:59amThere are just two days left for the public to comment on a proposed restoration project of the Upper Truckee River that runs adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Golf Course and Washoe Meadows State Park.
Kudos: Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless thanks the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 9:48pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On behalf of Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH), I would like to thank our community for its support during the third winter season of the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room project. Our organization received donations from over 150 different individuals and businesses and benefited from 64 volunteers who provided over 675 volunteer hours in the Warm Room.
USFS seeks community input on off-highway vehicle grant
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/04/2018 - 1:14amIt is time again for public comment on the annual grant funding for trail maintenance and operation of facilities for off-highway vehicle (OHV) access in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is applying for the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division grant application.
The 30-day grant application comment period begins Tuesday, March 6 and ends Monday, April 2, 2018.
Special Parks & Rec Commission meeting on Thursday to discuss SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/21/2018 - 8:24pmWith the March 6 South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting slated to have SnowGlobe on the agenda, the Parks and Recreation Commission has called a special meeting in order to prepare a coordinated statement/recommendation to give Council.
The commissioners normally meet the third Thursday of the month but with the annual winter concert on the Council agenda before their next official meeting they wanted to meet to provide their opinion.
They meet at the SLT Recreation Center located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Start time for the special meeting is 3:00 p.m.
Letters: No Globe Alliance wants change or elimination of SnowGlobe event
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/11/2018 - 2:21pmWe are a diverse group of local South Lake Tahoe residents who are organizing to eliminate or relocate SnowGlobe. This event has unfairly displaced local residents, invaded our homes with noise, closed access to whole neighborhoods, exposed our forests to unnecessary and dangerous potential for fire and attracted visitors who do not reflect the family friendly Lake Tahoe we want to be. We want to bring the experiences of our local community into the light.
Sass Talk: It's ok to not go along, to just get along
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/02/2017 - 7:32pmThis opinion piece has been updated.
Open House at the Historic Wungnema House in Carson City on Sunday, August 27
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/24/2017 - 12:38am
Event Date:
August 27, 2017 - 2:00pm The Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation (FCCPR), is hosting an Open House at the historic Wungnema House located in Mills Park, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Admission to the open house is free. This will be an opportunity to learn about this historic building and about the Foundation.
16 mile memorial trail to re-create wagon route at Donner
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 8:23pmAfter an agreement today, a 16-mile trail to commemorate the original wagon route west over Donner Summit will be created from Kingvale through the Donner State Memorial Park in Truckee. Users will follow the original Overland Emigrant Trail but stay away from its remnants to protect the historical artifacts.
California Tahoe Conservancy gives over $400k to West Shore forest health
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 10:08pmLAKE TAHOE - The California Tahoe Conservancy Board today authorized $414,074 to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for projects that improve forest health and reduce the risk of wildfire at Tahoe State Recreation Area and Ed Z’Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park. The funding is the first allocation of more than $6.8 million in Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act funds awarded to the Conservancy at last year’s Presidential Summit.
Douglas County seniors and community center receive generator donation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/04/2017 - 6:22pmDouglas County Community & Senior Center received a 125 KW generator for backup emergency power that will allow the facility to better serve as an emergency evacuation facility. The generator will also protect 8,000 + frozen meals and $10,000 worth of food products held in the freezers and coolers in the Senior Center Dining Room kitchens during a power outage. This emergency generator will also provide power in the Douglas County Health Clinic, located inside the Community and Senior Center which services the healthcare needs of many Douglas County residents.
Truckee firm now historic structural engineer for California State Parks
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 1:25pmForests, beaches and trails may first come to mind when picturing California’s State Parks – but California State Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) is also the steward of hundreds of historic buildings and bridges. Truckee-based Linchpin Structural Engineering, Inc. (Linchpin) is now assisting to preserve them.
Major project in store for Kings Beach, public comment sought
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/05/2017 - 7:13pmPlans for an upgrade to the recreational facilities at Kings Beach State Recreation Area were unveiled during a public meeting last week. The project includes upgrades to the playground, restrooms, picnic areas, boat ramp and parking area, a relocation of the pier and the addition of an event area and stage, all over the next 20 years.
The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) held the meeting to get public feedback, and for those unable to attend the comment/feedback period is available online until February 15, 2017.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Sass: Snow removal, fire code, state of emergency and more
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 9:41amIt’s been great seeing all of my friends and acquaintances who have lived here for less than 10 years posting photos and sharing how Snowmageddon 2017 has blown them away. I did the same when I first moved to Tahoe back in the 70’s and storms like this were not uncommon. Back then playing was more important than clearing the snow. I had a big Dodge Ram 4x4 pickup and I j drove over the snow in my driveway and packed it down. I did not own a snowblower and can’t remember shoveling much. One year the packed snow was so high I could not get the truck under the carport.
December 30 deadline to apply for City of South Lake Tahoe commissions and board
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 8:42pmThe deadline is rapidly approaching for locals to apply for 19 open positions on City of South Lake Tahoe commissions and boards.
Two year appointments are now being accepted for Airport Land Use Commission, Building/ADA Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Commission and Planning Commission.
Completed applications must be returned to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, December 30, 2016. The City Council will be making the appointments at a regularly scheduled meeting in January 2017 (to be announced).
AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION:
Kudos: Intero of Douglas County donates $8,200 to gym scholarship program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 9:39pmThe Incredible Kids Program in Douglas County provides youth with gym membership scholarships, and thanks to a donation by Intero Real Estate Services of Gardnerville, Nev., many more will be able to use the service.
The real estate group presented a check in the amount of $8,200 to the fund representatives, Renea Louie, Scott Morgan and Drew Aguilar of Douglas County Community Services Foundation, along with Douglas County Community Services/Parks and Recreation staff accepted the donation.
Douglas County to celebrate additions at Johnson Lane Park
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/22/2016 - 12:55pmEvent Date:
December 1, 2016 - 10:30am
The Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the new additions at Johnson Lane Park and the public invited to a dedication of the facilities on December 1, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
Construction on the new additions began over a year ago and was completed this Fall on new tennis and pickle ball courts, pavers, playground, pavilion and restroom building.
The park is located at 1476 Stephanie Way in Minden, Nev.
City of South Lake Tahoe to fill 19 commissioner spots
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/12/2016 - 9:53pmWith a record number of local residents recently vying for two open City Council positions, many are hoping there is a renewed interest in filling vacancies on four city commission and board spots as well.
The City of South Lake Tahoe is looking for residents to fill 19 city commission and board positions on the Planning Commission, Recreation Commission, Airport Land Use Commission and the Building/ADA Board of Appeals. Applications are being accepted until the deadline of December 2, 2016.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
SLT City Council candidate Dan McLaughlin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 12:22pmAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Dan McLaughlin, 66, Sales Manager for Lake Tahoe Television, has lived in Lake Tahoe for 43 years.
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
Editorial: A "yes" vote for Measure P
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/25/2016 - 2:32pmOn November 8, voters in South Lake Tahoe are tasked with selecting not only local and national leadership, but they are also faced with raising taxes. Measure P is on the ballot, but it is very different than other taxes, and let me explain why.
BLOOD DRIVE WITH BARTON AUXILIARY
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 3:52pm
Event Date:
July 29, 2016 - 12:00pm BLOOD DRIVE WITH BARTON AUXILIARY
Friday, July 29, 12-5pm
South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Gym
1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
Donate blood and make a difference. Please bring a photo ID. Eat well and drink plenty of fluids. This event is sponsored by the Barton Health Auxiliary volunteers.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Gym
1080 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 29.4504" N, 119° 58' 22.1052" W
See map: Google Maps
Bijou Bike Park Association receives proclamation at City Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 8:23pmThe Bijou Bike Park Association was recognized during Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting with a proclamation honoring their successful creation of the bike park on Al Tahoe Blvd.
"I didn't know this was going to be so successful so quickly," said Amy Fish, an active member of the association. "Our kids can now ride side by side with world class GoPro cyclists at the park."
Amy accepted the award for her husband Ben who was out of town on business. He is the President of both Bijou Bike Park and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Associations
Bijou Bike Park Association to receive proclamation at City Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 1:40pmEvent Date:
May 3, 2016 - 9:00am
The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Parks and Recreation Commission will be presenting a proclamation to the Bijou Bike Park Association at the next City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 3 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers located at 1901 Airport Rd. The Association is being recognized for their work in helping to plan and build the Bijou Bike Park.
LTCC’s Budget Development Team honored
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 3:47pmLake Tahoe Community College was one of two colleges in the state to win national recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the team’s exemplary 2015/16 budget.
How do you feel about South Lake Tahoe roads and recreation?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/23/2016 - 4:19pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe would like to know where you want them to invest their resources when it comes to roads and recreation. There are many needs, as most residents are aware, and the City is going to listen to the public to see where efforts should be concentrated.
"We want to measure community opinions regarding proposed funding solutions for investing in streets, roads, parks and recreation as well as other community priorities," said City Manager Nancy Kerry.
The survey can be found here: City Survey.
City looking for kids ages 5-13 to be part of Junior Giants
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 8:41pmAll boys and girls ages 5 to 13 are invited to participate in the Junior Giants program in South Lake Tahoe this summer.
The City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Department has partnered with the Junior Giants Organization to bring this free program to South Lake Tahoe youth.
Registration beings on March 16 on line at www.jrgiants.org or in person at one of the following locations:
Recreation and Swim Complex
1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
(530) 542-6056
Pickleball enthusiasts want courts inside SLT recreation center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2015 - 8:37pmThe tools are simple: A racket, a ball and a small net.
The rules are simple: Play singles or doubles on a 20 by 44 ft court. You use an underhand serve. Only serving team gets the points and the first team to 11 wins.
Who can play is simple: Everyone
Automated External Defibrillators installed at City buildings
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 11:06pmThe South Lake Tahoe Fire Department installed Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in all city staffed buildings this week including the airport, Parks and Recreation Swim Complex, Motor Pool, Senior Center, Transit Center, Services Center and at the Police Department.
Donate blood, help a pet
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/17/2015 - 5:05pm
Event Date:
July 31, 2015 - 12:00pm BloodSource will hold a South Lake Tahoe Community blood drive to meet the community need for blood and blood products on July 31 from 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Center Gymnasium at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
For every pint of blood donated, BloodSource will donate a pound of pet food to the Lake Tahoe Humane Society.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Gym
1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Community weighs in on future design of Regan Beach
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/19/2015 - 12:11amRegan Beach in South Lake Tahoe has run down restrooms, failing retaining walls and is not ADA compliant in many spots. Improvements at the park and beach are part of the recently completed Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and the City wants to know what the community would like to see here.
Give input on the future of Regan Beach
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 9:05pmEvent Date:
June 16, 2015 - 5:30pm
In August of 2014, the City of South Lake Tahoe invited community members to take part in planning the future of Regan Beach.
Since then, the City has received completed surveys, analyzed them and hired Design Workshop to create a conceptual design for $98,836.
Now, its time for the public to weigh in on that design.
The Regan Beach community outreach meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the gym of the SLT Recreation and Swim Complex.
Sheriff's OHV team making Rubicon Trail safer for Jeepers
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/06/2015 - 10:31pmOff-road enthusiasts will be flocking to the Rubicon Trail once again this summer, and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) team will be there to keep it safe.
The mission of the team is to provide education to the public, maintain the family friendly atmosphere and when necessary, use enforcement to support that education. In its fifteenth year on the Rubicon Trail, the OHV team is again helmed by Sergeant Bryan Brown and staffed with one full-time seasonal deputy and eight part-time deputies who work the OHV team, in addition to their usual duties.