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Al Tahoe Firewise Neighborhood to host community event
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Al Tahoe Firewise, the largest Firewise USA district in the Tahoe Basin, will host a community event at Fire Station #2 (2951 Lake Tahoe Blvd. @ Star Lake Ave.). This “team building” event will...
Solano, Yolo counties release public health warning for raw milk as avian flu concerns grow
Perhaps you’ve noticed the egg aisle at the grocery store sometimes being completely empty. At the Safeway in Pollock Pines, signs posted apologize for the inconvenience, blaming an outbreak of avian influenza. The “Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza,” or H5N1 virus, has been affecting wild birds across the country since...
Tahoe bear cub orphaned after being abandoned at wildlife rescue
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A bear cub is now an orphan after it was left in a pet carrier at Bear League Tahoe. The cub was dropped off the Saturday before Mother’s Day with a handwritten note, saying: “dear bear league please help Moses he doesn’t have a mother.”
Working with a local agent matters
The real estate market in Lake Tahoe has attracted eager buyers and routine visitors, garnering attention even from national media outlets. With local prices stabilizing and neighboring states becoming more expensive to live and do business in, Incline Village and Crystal Bay have become magnets for both local and out-of-area agents seeking to capitalize on the burgeoning demand and high prices.
Lake Tahoe Dance Collective to Host Opening Night Gala
1 Rachel Webb Will Lead & JULIET Tour; Full Dates Announced!. Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will celebrate the 12th Anniversary of its summer festival from July 23 - 26, 2024. The 12th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival kicks off with an opening night gala in Tahoe City, followed by Tahoe City Community Night, Kings Beach Community Night, and concludes in a closing night gala in Incline Village, featuring new commissions and performances from artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, LA Dance Project, Boston Ballet, and more! For more information and ticketing, visit https://www.laketahoedancecollective.org/laketahoedancefestival.
The housing divide grows wider in California and the nation
It was raining while recently driving through Reno and when I saw the flashing chain control warning sign near Boomtown I knew we were in trouble. We were returning from a camping trip in Moab, Utah. I had checked the weather when we left Ely, Nev., our halfway stop, and was anxious about the prediction of snow over Donner Pass. By the time we reached Truckee, Caltrans had closed the highway. We were stuck in Truckee. We found a parking lot for our RV and settled in for a cold night. The next morning it was 24 degrees and our RV had been covered with 7 inches of new snow. It would be afternoon before enough snow was cleared from Donner and the highway opened.
Chief’s Column: Defensible Space
“Hey Chief, when should I do my defensible space around the house?”. Good question! There are many signs that tell you it’s time to clean up your property and develop defensible space. One is the seasonal change we are currently experiencing. When the warmer weather starts to move in, that’s a good time to get outside and get to work. Another not-so-subtle hint – when you receive a defensible space inspection report.
Boys and Girls club of Western Nevada unveils new clubhouse
MINDEN, Nev. (KOLO) - The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada will be building a new clubhouse in Minden. It will be the first standalone club in Minden. It was named the Wray Family Boys and Girls Club as an homage to the donor, Lois Wray, who gifted the $3.1 million building.
Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty hosts Community Dinner
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Coordinated by realtor Ellen Camacho, Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty has been hosting four Adopt A Day of Nourishments (AAD) sponsorships annually for several years. The most current sponsorship meal was held on Monday, May 6, and once again Sierra Sotheby’s sent an excellent volunteer crew to participate in the evening meal service.
Valhalla Renaissance Faire returns in grandeur to new Tahoe location
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – After a three-year hiatus, the Valhalla Renaissance Faire is embarking on an exciting new chapter at its new home, the scenic Tahoe Valley Campground in South Lake Tahoe. This beloved annual event will return triumphantly for the 2024 season, promising an enchanting and unforgettable experience on Aug. 24 and 25.
Swan euthanized after fishing line fiasco in El Dorado County. Experts urge caution.
CAMERON PARK — A fiasco in El Dorado County has wildlife experts urging fishermen and the community alike to be careful of what they do with fishing lines.Leslie Ackerman with Sierra Wildlife Rescue was called in to save a swan at Cameron Park Lake after residents saw the bird struggling, wrapped in the fishing line."The swan itself was in the water," Ackerman said. "I could see her bleeding around her neck. She had a fishing line stuck in her mouth and had swallowed. I didn't know how much at the time."Ackerman was able to capture the swan. Once at a...
Cardiac cats into state championship
The Tigers were down to their final three outs Friday night. Douglas High School softball trailed Palo Verde, 2-1, in the top of the seventh inning in the consolation finals of the Class 5A state tournament. Cam McLelland, who was taking her sixth at-bat of the season due to injury,...
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