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The buzz about yellowjacket season in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 7:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Yellowjackets - they seem to appear whenever you sit down for your picnic lunch or other outside dining enjoyment in Lake Tahoe, especially in the months of July and August.
While the uninvited guests have some redeeming qualities they are predatory, sting pets and humans and are capable of stinging multiple times. Their aggressive behavior ruins many the outside activity. Yellowjackets are actually wasps but shouldn't be confused with other wasps, such as hornets and paper wasps. They are often mistakenly called "bees" (as in "meat bees").
An Ordinary Day until.....Bees
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 1:20pm
In the time that it takes to text someone, pet your dog, or order a great meal at a local restaurant, something went very wrong. An ordinary day veered sideways and I was no longer on a relaxing vacation. I was working to save someone’s life.
Location
Upper Truckee Meadow
river drive
United States
See map: Google Maps
Voices: Domestic Abuse and Human Trafficking Awareness
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/30/2019 - 9:13am
We all must come together as one if we would like to end domestic abuse and human trafficking. I applaud the brave women who have been coming forward, discussing their past and the traumas they have endured. One of the reasons that we read history books is so we can learn from others mistakes. If we would like to make an impacting change in this world, we must acknowledge the whole issue.
What does changing climate mean for yellow jackets?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 12:12pm
Event Date:
September 21, 2017 - 5:30pm
How does the 2017 yellow jacket population compare to previous years? Will a changing climate mean more regular population increases of these stinging things?
Join Dr. Lynn Kimsey, from the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology will speak at the next Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) talk in Incline Village on September 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Get an overview of yellow jacket diversity and biology and learn how to distinguish them from other wasps. Dr. Kimsey will also discuss effects and treatments of stings, and even more importantly, how to prevent or treat outbreaks.
Hopeful Henry: Spring Pet Tips
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2016 - 4:18pm
Spring is back and officially stars this Saturday the 19th, and with the change of season upon us, our thoughts turn to Easter celebrations, spring cleaning and much-needed home improvement projects. Before you take on your springtime projects keep an eye on possible hazards that will affect your furry family members.
Easter Treats and Decorations
Long-time Lake Tahoe lawman Les Lovell retires
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:41am
Since as far back as he could remember, Les Lovell wanted to be a law enforcement officer.
The notions of keeping peace and preserving justice were always on his radar and for 30-plus years, the now-retired senior lieutenant for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Lake Tahoe Branch fulfilled his commitment.
