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Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 10:27amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Partly Cloudy to Clearing Skies with a Wind Advisory Posted… All Upper Mountain Lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting… Wind Holds reported at Heavenly, Mt Rose, Squaw & Mammoth Mountain… Call Ahead… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning then clearing. Highs: 44F-49F (34F-39F on the Slopes). Southwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph increasing to south 25-35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in the afternoon. Ridge Gusts up to 75 mph increasing to 110 mph in the afternoon.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 10:43amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Great Day to Carve Up some turns… Miles of Machine Groomed Corduroy… Don’t forget the Sunscreen… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Partly Cloudy Skies in the morning then becoming Sunny. Highs: 43F-48F (33F-38F on the Slopes). South winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming Light.
Tonight: Clear in the evening, then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows: 18F-28F. South winds 10-15 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 10:49amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Hump Day with Partly Cloudy to Clearing Skies and Miles of Machine Groomed Corduroy to Carve Up… Don’t forget the Sunscreen… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Partly Cloudy Skies in the morning the clearing. Highs: 41F-46F (31F-36F on the Slopes). West winds around 10 mph shifting to the east with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 70 mph in the morning..
Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows: 11F-21F. South winds 10-15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
South Lake Tahoe police jump in to assist two dogs who jumped from 5th floor of parking garage
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 11:54amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a normal day of skiing in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, December 7, 2018 for a couple from Oakland, California. They had parked their car on the top floor of the five-story parking garage at Heavenly Village, left their two dogs Titan and Comet inside and hit the slopes for three hours.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 11:13amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Terrific Tuesday ahead with Mostly Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies and Miles of Machine Groomed Corduroy to Carve Up… Have Fun & Be Safe!.
Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 38F-48F (28F-38F on the Slopes). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows: 17F-27F. Southwest winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts uo to 50 mph after midnight.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 10:23amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Partly to Mostly Cloudy Skies with a Chance of Snow & Rain. Winds could be an issue today… But, Miles of Machine Groomed Corduroy and Skier-Rider Packed Powder to make turns… Have Fun & Be Safe!.
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Chance of Snow & Rain. Snow accumulation up to 1”. Highs: 36F-41F (26F-31F on the Slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 55 mph.
Tonight: Mostly Cloudy with a chance of Rain & Snow. Lows: 14F-24F. Light winds.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 10:48amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Partly to Mostly Cloudy Skies and Resorts continue to open more Lifts & Terrain for your Sunday Funday. Machine Groomed Corduroy and Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Have Fun & Be Safe!.
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 39F-44F (29F-34F @ 8000 feet). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly Cloudy in the evening then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows: 16F-26F. Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 55 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/08/2018 - 10:17amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Mostly Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies and Resorts continue to open more Lifts & Terrain. Heavenly opens California Base access; Kirkwood opens Chairs 2, 3 & 4 to the Back Side, Sierra at Tahoe opens Back Side’ Squaw opens KT22, Scott & Sherwood open at Alpine; Mammoth opens all lifts with 151 trails open. Sunshine & Blue Skies with Machine Groomed Corduroy and Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Have Fun & Be Safe! Don’t miss the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival this evening at Montbleu.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 10:56amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Mostly Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies and Fresh Snow will make today a great day get out and make turns on Machine Groomed Corduroy and Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Homewood & Tahoe Donner open today for the season… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 36F-41F (26F-31F @ 8000 feet). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy in the evening becoming clear. Lows: 11F-21F. Light Winds.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 11:07amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
More Fresh Snow… Resorts continue to offer more lifts & terrain… Heavenly opens Stagecoach today… Homewood & Tahoe Donner now scheduled to open on Friday… Take the Rose or Yellow Tinted Goggles, today. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with Isolated Snow Showers. Highs: 31F-36F (21F-26F @ 8000 feet). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows: 10F-20F. Light Winds.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 10:56amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
More Fresh Snow… Resorts continue to offer more lifts & terrain… Road Controls posted on all Highways in and around Lake Tahoe… Buckle up and Drive with Caution… Heavenly to open Stagecoach on Friday… Homewood & Tahoe Donner now scheduled to open on Friday… Take the Rose or Yellow Tinted Goggles, today. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Snow Showers in the morning, then scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs: 30F-35F (20F-25F @ 8000 feet). Light Winds.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 10:22amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Cloudy Skies and Scattered Snow Showers today… But, more fresh snow. Resorts continue to offer more lifts & terrain… Homewood now scheduled to open on Friday… Take the Rose or Yellow Tinted Goggles, today. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Cloudy Skies with Scattered Snow Showers. Highs: 29F-34F (19F-24F @ 8000 feet). East Winds 10-15 mph.
Tonight: Snow Likely. Snow accumulation of 1-3”. Lows: 22F-32F. East Winds 10-15 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 10:27amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Monday to start the week… Partly Cloudy to Mostly Clear Skies… Plenty of Freshies and cold temps on the mountain. All resorts have opened more Lift & Trails… More snow coming starting Tuesday… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 30F-35F (20F-25F @ 8000 feet). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy in the evening, then Mostly Cloudy with isolated snow showers after midnight. Lows: 14F-24F. Light Winds.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 11:02amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Sunday Funday ahead… Partly Cloudy to Mostly Clear Skies… Plenty of Freshies and cold temps on the mountain. Sierra at Tahoe opens West Bowl & Kirkwood has 50 trails open. All resorts have opened more trails… Road Controls remain in effect this morning… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather:Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 27F-32F (17F-22F @ 8000 feet). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows: 3F-13F. Light Winds.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/01/2018 - 10:55amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
More Fresh Pow with the Winter Storm Warning continuing in effect through 3pm this afternoon. All Lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting… More Lifts & Terrain open at Resorts… Road Controls posted and subject to change, so buckle up and drive with care… Don’t Miss Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” tonight at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe…
Today’s Weather: Expect Snow… Snow accumulation of 3-9” with 7-13” above 7000 ft. Highs: 27F-32F (17F-22F @ 8000 feet). Southwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Ridge gusts up to 70 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, weather, road news - The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 10:54amGood Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A little break in storm action… Get out on the mountain! More Fresh Snow reported and Resorts are firing up more lifts & opening more terrain… Sierra at Tahoe & Sugar Bowl are opening today. Winter Storm Warning posted tonight thru Saturday afternoon. Road Controls posted and subject to change, so buckle up and drive with care… Don’t Miss Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” tonight at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe…
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy skies with scattered snow showers. Highs: 31F-36F (21F-26F @ 8000 feet). West winds 10-15 mph.
Santa Paws photo nights with Wild Blue Dogs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 11:43pmEvent Date:
December 15, 2018 - 12:00pm
Wild Blue Dogs, a nonprofit for canine cancer treatment and research, is hosting four holiday events for dogs and their humans in South Lake Tahoe.
There will be "Santa Paws" events on December 2, 15 and 22....get your dog's photo taken with Santa Claus. Then on December 22 is Canines and Cocktails.
Santa Paws - December 2, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at DogDogCat in the Heavenly Village Center
Santa Paws - December 15, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at The Beach Retreat and Lodge
Santa Paws - December 22, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at The Beach Retreat and Lodge
Get your dog's photo with Santa at Animal Coalition of Tahoe events
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 11:04pmEvent Date:
December 11, 2018 - 6:00pm
It's time again for the Animal Coalition of Tahoe's (ACT) annual photo nights where your dog can get photographed with Santa, just in time for those holiday cards.
For two nights, December 5 and 11, ACT will have professional photographer Jenny Scales set up at Tahoe Best Friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. They are located near the recycling center at 2197 Ruth Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
The cost is a $10 donation to ACT's spay and neutering program for dogs and cats in South Lake Tahoe. For more information, contact them at 530.285.1970 or by email at info@TahoeAnimals.org.
Outpouring of love by South Shore community for Camp Fire victims
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 11:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It takes a tragedy to bring people together, no matter their politics, their income or twitter handle.
Many in the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers community remember where they were at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, 2007 and what happened in the days that followed. The Angora Fire quickly tore through neighborhoods, destroying 251 homes and burning 3,100 acres. While it seems small in comparison with the monster fires of 2017 and 2018, it took everything from so many local families.
The community came together to help their friends and neighbors.
South Lake Tahoe youth fundraising for dogs and cats
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 3:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Four local young ladies are continuing to help the South Lake Tahoe community with their fundraising efforts to help different needs on the South Shore.
For the 2018 Christmas season Maiella and Milan Riva, Lily Demus and Simone Sitchon will be collecting items and money to help both Lake Tahoe Humane Society and El Dorado County Animal Shelter.
Last year the four girls collected clothing and toys for local foster youth and in 2016 they collected gloves, hats, socks, coats, and thermals for the Tahoe Warm Room.
Convicted El Dorado County puppy broker gets another 240 days in jail
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/13/2018 - 12:10pmAn El Dorado Hills woman who was convicted of felony animal cruelty charges in 2016 has been sentenced to an additional 240 days of jail time for violating the conditions of her felony probation. The jail sentence was handed down in El Dorado County Superior Court on November 9, 2018.
Ginger Turk, 48, a puppy broker, has had many run-ins with the law over the years due to her illegal practice of importing tiny, under-aged, un-weaned, high-priced ($4,000+) puppies from South Korea and selling them over the internet and in person.
Moose Lodge holds Open House
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 11:17pmEvent Date:
October 27, 2018 - 3:00pm
Find out more about the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge during an Open House on Saturday, October 27 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Members will be there to share what they do for the community including their fishing derby, food boxes for the community at Thanksgiving, fundraising golf tournament for the SLT Cancer League and much more.
Free hot dogs and refreshments will be served.
Open to those 21 years of age and older.
The Moose Lodge is located at 961 Eloise Avenue (near the Liberty Utilities office) in South Lake Tahoe.
Family Skate Night to help defray costs for local spinal cord injury victim
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 8:46pmEvent Date:
October 20, 2018 - 6:00pm
South Lake Tahoe resident Rocky Beaty has embarked on a long road to recovery after suffering a spinal cord injury while going gymnastics on May 28, 2018 in a local gym. Beaty fractured his C6 and C7 and was flown to Renown where he underwent a four-plus hour surgery, removing bulging discs, fusing his vertebrae, and placing two rods on the front and back of his spine.
Tahoe's only canine physical therapist joins integrative veterinarian
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 5:23pmSTATELINE, Nev. - Local integrative veterinarian, Carrie Turner of Heal on Kingsbury Grade in Stateline, is offering pet owners even more options for integrative veterinary care. Jenny Jones, physical therapist and certified canine rehabilitation therapist has partnered with Heal to provide more healing options for Lake Tahoe’s dogs and cats.
Location
Heal Integrative Veterinary Medicine
290 Kingsbury Grade #23
PO Box 3923
United States
See map: Google Maps
Home severely damaged in South Lake Tahoe fire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 9:48pm10.3.18 update: The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department has released their final report on the September 22 fire at a Sonora Avenue home.
According to their report, the exact cause of the fire could not be determined except that it started on the couch on the first floor.
Property loss is estimated at $200,000 with an additional $50,000 in contents loss. Smoke detectors were installed at the home and all went off when the fire started.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Emergency crews responded to two South Lake Tahoe fires on Saturday, one a house fire and another a brush fire.
24th annual Oktoberfest returns to Camp Richardson Resort
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 10:33pmEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 07 2018 .
October 6, 2018 - 10:00am
October 7, 2018 - 10:00am
A fall tradition in Lake Tahoe, Camp Richardson Historic Resort and Marina’s Oktoberfest returns for its 24th year Oct. 6-7, and it's back with more of everything. More food choices, beverages, and kids’ activities are lined up for the two-day festival that runs 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Entrance and parking for the event are free. All festival tickets for food and beverage booths, pumpkin patch and kids’ inflatable activities must be purchased with cash at the ticket booths.
New shuttle and one-way traffic to help alleviate Apple Hill congestion
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 9:42pmFall in El Dorado County means several things, but on the top of many lists is a trip to Apple Hill during the month of October.
Weekend crowds are already heading to the farms, wineries and breweries from Placerville to Pollock Pines, but the thousands of cars that make the trip each week during the month of October have prompted transportation, farming, tourism, safety and County officials to work together to alleviate the weekend gridlock on area roads.
Lake Baron to be stocked with trout for 16th annual Fishing Derby
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/13/2018 - 12:40pmHundreds of pounds of trout will be stocked in Lake Baron for the 16th annual Kids' Fishing Derby hosted by the Moose Lodge of South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, September 16.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. near the main entrance of the lake inside Tahoe Paradise Park. Hot dogs, chips, sodas and water are provided free to all registered
children. The event wraps up at 2:00 p.m.
For the event, the Lodge will be planting the Lake with hundreds of pounds of catchable trout ranging from one to five pounds.
Fishing poles, tackle, and bait are provided or kids can bring their own.
Moose Lodge hosts 16th annual Kid's Fishing Derby in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/01/2018 - 1:04amEvent Date:
September 16, 2018 - 8:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge is hosting the 16th annual Kid’s Fishing
Derby on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Tahoe Paradise Park’s Lake Baron.
The Derby is free to all children under the age of 16. Registration begins at 8:00 am at Lake Baron, near the main entrance. Hot Dogs, chips, sodas, and water are provided free to all registered children. The event wraps up at 2:00 p.m.
Injured bear recuperating at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 1:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A first-year bear cub hit by a car on Pioneer Trail on August 21, 2018 is recuperating at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC).
The bear, named Pioneer by LTWC, was knocked out after being hit, so those tending to him were concerned at first, especially when he wasn't eating. "He is doing really well," said Denise Upton, LTWC animal care director. "He is acting like a bear and eating now."
The cub was 42 pounds when he arrived and is now healthy.
USFS offers tips for a safe Labor Day weekend in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 10:41pmHeading to Lake Tahoe this Labor Day weekend to celebrate the unofficial end of summer? Below are some tips and important information for residents and visitors to keep in mind for a safe and fun-filled holiday weekend.
Chautauqua of Annie H. Martin at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 11:39am
Event Date:
August 29, 2018 - 6:30pm Chautauquan Cindy Southerland will portray “Annie H. Martin: The First Woman to Head a U.S. Treasury Facility, the Assay Office at Carson City” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 29 at 6:30 pm.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 51.8568" N, 119° 47' 19.464" W
See map: Google Maps
Sierra Sweethearts in Concert at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/19/2018 - 11:13am
Event Date:
August 23, 2018 - 6:30pm Sierra Sweethearts will bring bluegrass music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 pm, Thursday, August 23.
Sierra Sweethearts are Northern Nevada’s premier all woman ensemble. The band features sparkling vocal harmonies and sizzling instrumentals.
Winners of the 2017 “Forte Award for Northern Nevada’s Best Bluegrass/Americana Band", the Sweethearts serve up an exciting mix of bluegrass, cowboy, swing and country classics, spiced with generous amounts of humor.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Returns to Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 12:28pm
Event Date:
August 25, 2018 - 2:00pm Buffalo Bill’s Wild West returns to Dangberg Historic Park for a third year on Saturday, August 25 with festivities beginning at 2:00 pm. This is the park’s final special event of the 2018 Dangberg Summer Festival, focused on raising funds to support the operation and future of the park.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
The Wild Spiritual Ride of a Hollywood Screenwriter
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 12:36pm
Event Date:
August 26, 2018 (All day) Chabad at Lake Tahoe will be celebrating 5 years and it's been a Shrek of a Trek. Please join us for an Evening with David Weiss, screenwriter of Shrek 2. Sunday Aug. 26, 4:00pm at a private home in the Tahoe Keys.
Location
PRIVATE HOME IN THE TAHOE KEYS
United States
See map: Google Maps
Mike Beck in Concert at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/12/2018 - 2:47pm
Event Date:
August 16, 2018 - 6:30pm Singer and song writer Mike Beck will bring Western Americana music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 pm, Thursday, August 16.
Mike Beck is an engaging acoustic solo artist who performs in the United States and Europe. Beck is a regularly featured performer at The National Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering. He has seven albums with original songs that have been recognized as some of the finest compositions on Western Americana.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Chautauqua of Virginia City Watchman Alex Coryell at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/12/2018 - 2:12pm
Event Date:
August 15, 2018 - 6:30pm Chautauquan Deke DiMarzo will portray Watchman Alex Coryell: Virginia City Police Department 1873 to 1891 at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 15 at 6:30 pm.
Alex R. Coryell was a watchman for the Virginia City Police Department from 1873 until June 25, 1891. Coryell was a Civil War veteran who left the state of Virginia after the war and moved to Virginia City, Nevada. His family became well known and prominent in Virginia City, with one of his relatives becoming a pharmacist on C Street.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Llamas make a visit to Barton Skilled Nursing Center
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/11/2018 - 10:57pmIt's not every day llamas are on the visitor list at a hospital, but that is exactly what happened last Thursday at the Skilled Nursing Center at Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe.
The Novak family of South Lake Tahoe brought their five llamas to meet and mingle with the residents. Tonto, Pico, Krank, Packa and Jafer walked around, letting residents feed and pet them.
This is the second time the Novaks brought their kids and the llamas to Barton. Not only were they a hit with the residents, but the staff was able to squeeze in a few selfies.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigates cold case murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 5:38pmUPDATE: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office did not find anything pertaining to the case on the Centerville Lane parcel and have left the area. They used cadaver dogs and ground radar to search for human remains.
California man drowns in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 8:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of a 21-year-old California man was located in Lake Tahoe Sunday afternoon, more than 24 hours after he jumped off a boat near Edgewood Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office cadaver dogs alerted others to the body of the man about one-quarter mile off shore between Tahoe Meadows and Lakeside Marina just before 5:00 p.m. Sunday, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Traci Trapani.
The identity of the man is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.
Author Robin Holabird to Speak on Nevada Screen Icons at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 10:51am
Event Date:
August 11, 2018 - 10:00am Author Robin Holabird will present “Elvis, Marilyn and the Space Aliens: Nevada Screen Icons” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 11, at 10:00 am.
Robin Holabird’s book about Nevada films Elvis, Marilyn and the Space Aliens was published by UN Press in 2017. Holabird honed her writing skills with a degree in Journalism from Humboldt State University and reporting stints at KOLO, the Sparks Tribune and other media outlets.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Search continues for swimmer missing in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 7:14pm8:00 p.m. 8/5/18 UPDATE: SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of a 21-year-old California man was located in Lake Tahoe Sunday afternoon, more than 24 hours after he jumped off a boat near Edgewood Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office cadaver dogs alerted others to the body of the man about one-quarter mile off shore between Tahoe Meadows and Lakeside Marina just before 5:00 p.m. Sunday, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Traci Trapani.
For more on the story: http://southtahoenow.com/story/08/05/2018/california-man-drowns-lake-tahoe
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Chautauqua of H. F. Dangberg, Sr. at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 11:54am
Event Date:
August 4, 2018 - 10:00am Chautauquan and noted local historian Michael Fischer will portray “Heinrich Friedrich Dangberg, Sr.” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 4, at 10:00 am.
H. F. Dangberg, Sr. helped to shape the agricultural and livestock history of Carson Valley. Beginning with 160 acres in 1856, Dangberg built an empire of ranches and farms that covered over 30,000 acres by 1902 when he formed the H. F. Dangberg Land & Live Stock Company. Some of the irrigation ditches, canals and reservoirs he dug are still in use today.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Whose History is it Anyway? Comedy Improv at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/22/2018 - 10:03pm
Event Date:
August 2, 2018 - 6:30pm The High Altitude Players present “Whose History is it Anyway?” an evening of comedy improvisation at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Thursday, August 2 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Improvisation, or improv, is a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters and dialogue of a game, scene or story are made up in the moment. Often improvisers will take a suggestion from the audience, or draw on some other source of inspiration to get started.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Authors to Speak on Book About Genoa Cemetery
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 2:40pm
Event Date:
July 28, 2018 - 10:00am Authors Karen Dustman and Laurie Hickey will speak on their book The Old Genoa Cemetery: A Walking Tour – Book 1, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 28, at 10:00 am.
The Old Genoa Cemetery: A Walking Tour – Book 1 is the first book in a four volume series of books written by historians Karen Dustman and Laurie Hickey, which highlight Genoa and Carson Valley’s earliest and most prominent settlers.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Todd Morgan and the Emblems in Concert at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 6:12pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2018 - 6:30pm In a return engagement, Sacramento area band, Todd Morgan and the Emblems, will bring 50s, 60s and Rockabilly style music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 pm, Thursday, July 26.
Todd Morgan and the Emblems is a young four-piece band, led by singer-songwriter and musician Todd Morgan. The band’s music consists of original pop and rock music, along with covers of 50s and 60s Rock-n-Roll and up to present day pop and rock songs. The band has recorded 3 albums.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
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A Musical Jamboree at the Dangberg Home Ranch
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 12:24pm
Event Date:
July 28, 2018 - 4:00pm Music, artisans and food come together at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 28 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in a “Musical Jamboree”.
One definition of a jamboree is “A large celebration or party”. The Musical Jamboree at the Dangberg Home Ranch is designed to be just that. The musical talent of the day comes from four different genres.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
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Chautauqua of Stagecoach Robber Black Bart at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/15/2018 - 1:47pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2018 - 6:30pm Chautauquan Larry Lippmann will portray notorious stagecoach robber Black Bart at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 18 at 6:30 pm.
Stagecoach robber Black Bart was one of the most famous bandits of the old West. Between 1875 and 1883 he successfully robbed twenty-eight Wells Fargo stagecoaches without harming anyone and without taking a dime from any passenger. The story of how he was so successful and how he was eventually apprehended, ranks among the great legends of all time.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
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Author Steve Achard to Speak at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/08/2018 - 12:54pm
Event Date:
July 15, 2018 - 10:00am Author and grandson of Fred Dangberg Jr., Steve Achard will speak on his book Lost Legacy of Carson Valley, as well as his memories of growing up at the Home Ranch, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Sunday, July 15, at 10:00 am.
The book Lost Legacy of Carson Valley, which Steve Achard co-authored with Conrad Buedel, shares the history of H. F. Dangberg Sr., as well as the rise and fall of one of Nevada’s most prominent pioneer families.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
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Milton Merlos in Concert at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 4:17pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2018 - 6:30pm Milton Merlos will bring flamenco guitar music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 pm, Thursday, July 12.
Milton Merlos, who plays in the Spanish Flamenco style, is a native of Boston. Merlos started playing the guitar at age twelve, and began playing professionally at sixteen. Travels to Spain instilled a love for the Spanish Flamenco style of playing. Now a professional musician with eighteen years of experience, he lives part-time in western Nevada.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
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