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Opinion: How to have a great time on the North Shore

Holiday tree permits go on sale in the Lake Tahoe Basin

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin the sale of holiday tree permits the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 23. Permits cost $10 each (cash or check only, no credit cards) with a limit of two permits per family. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar in designated cutting areas and must abide by specific permit conditions for proper and responsible collection. Harvesting smaller diameter trees offers residents and visitors a traditional holiday experience while helping to thin the forest.

North Shore ski resorts want ‘food fight’ participants

Peak proposal gets council nod

The South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the designation of an unnamed peak at Lake Tahoe's North Shore as "Gold Star Peak." The proposal, initiated by Congres...

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra Fishing Report

Here is this week's fishing report covering rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 31 through Nov. 6.

Rock climbing film to be shown on North Shore

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Oct. 25-31

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This week's report is for the week of Oct. 24-30.

North Shore transit center set to open

North Shore convening transit officials for a summit

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Oct. 17-24

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 17-24.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra Fishing Report for Oct. 10-17

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 10-17.

South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos see August gaming loss

Gaming profits for South Shore Lake Tahoe area casinos tumbled in August, falling 19.45 percent over profits during the same period last year, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports Wednesday.
South Shore casinos took in a total gaming profit of $22,016,651 for the month, while in August 2011 they took in $27,331,777.
Statewide casinos saw a 3.11 decrease in "gaming win" over the same period last year, the state's gaming regulator reports. Nevada casinos took in gaming profits of $859,240,472 for the month of August. In August 2011 it was $886,835,278.

Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee meets on North Shore

Event Date: 
October 11, 2012 - 9:00am

The Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee (LTFAC) is scheduled to meet from 9 a.m. until noon on Thursday, October 11, 2012, at the Tahoe Environmental Research Center, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV, 89451. LTFAC will address issues related to federal activities at Lake Tahoe.

Items on the agenda include an update on Biomass in the Lake Tahoe Basin, Aquatic Invasive Species in Lake Mead, and public comment. Members of the public interested in finding out more about the LTFAC are welcome to attend this meeting.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 10

Here is this week's fall fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 4-10.

Grants available for special events on North Shore

Lake Tahoe agency announces Lake Spirit Award Winners

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring “real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe” at their second annual Community Appreciation Day event held on Sept. 27 at TRPA’s office.

2 locations to drop off unused prescriptions on North Shore

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 2

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 26 through Oct. 2.

Letter to the editor: Water taxi is a great opportunity at the lake

Recently I read a story in the Sacramento Bee about the new Water Taxi operating on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. So, I checked it out and went for a ride on Aug. 28, my birthday. What a wonderful...

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Sept. 19-25

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of September 19-25.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:

South Lake Tahoe celebrates big fish during Kokanee Salmon Festival at Taylor Creek

Event Date: 
October 7, 2012 (All day)

Celebrate the annual fall migration of the Kokanee salmon of Lake Tahoe at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Join the fun and participate in this free family event which has become one of the most fascinating educational and wildlife viewing events in Northern California.
The festival encourages participation by children and their parents in a wide variety of educational and entertaining activities including:

Don Q's fishing report for week of Sept. 12-19

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 12-19.

Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of Sept. 5-11

Here is this week's fishing report for Northern California, Nevada, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra-area rivers, lakes and streams. Fall colors are around the corner for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe region. Enjoy the fishing while the weather is still good and don't forget to pack your sunscreen and fishing license. This report is for the week of Sept. 5-11.

ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:

Farm to table dinner on North Shore

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Aug. 29

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of August 29 to Sept. 4.

Triathlon takes it off road

Meanwhile, up on the North Shore, the XTERRA off-road triathlon is underway. The swim portion starts in Incline Village before bicyclists make their way up to the Flume trail for a 22-mile ride cov...

TRPA Community Appreciation Day and Lake Spirit Awards

Event Date: 
September 27, 2012 - 4:00pm

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will host its second annual Community Appreciation Day and Lake Spirit Awards on Thursday, September 27 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the TRPA offices at 128 Market Street in Stateline.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of August 16-21

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.

Man swims Lake Tahoe to raise awareness of Congo

A California man took a cold, pre-dawn plunge in Lake Tahoe on Saturday, hoping to swim across the scenic mountain lake to raise awareness of the strife plaguing the African nation of Congo.
After more than 11 hours in the water, Keris Dahlkamp, 36, changed course and came up just a little short of his quest to swim 22 miles from South Lake Tahoe to Kings Beach on the north shore.
Go here for the story.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for August 8-14

Fishing spots in the Sierra, Lake Tahoe, Northern California and Nevada will be the place to be this week as temperatures will send thousands of anglers to dozens of rivers, lakes and streams in the region. Here is the latest fishing report for the week of August 8-14. Pack plenty of water, sunscreen and don't forget your fishing license.

The peaceful adrenaline of Paragliding over Tahoe

Is it possible to be thrilled and relaxed at the same time?

I learned the answer to this question hanging beneath the canopy of a paraglider as it soared several hundred feet over the forested ridge that runs along the border between California and Nevada on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.

The excitement of flying through the air under an oversized parachute was matched only by the peaceful beauty of the blue lake below. It's a vantage point that might have left the great Mark Twain speechless.

New Interstate Shaves 10 Minutes off Drive from Reno Airport to South Lake Tahoe

With the completion of the I-580 freeway extension project connecting Reno to Carson City, getting to Heavenly Mountain Resort for the 2012-13 ski season will be faster, safer and more convenient than ever before.

Don Q's fishing report for the week of August 1-7

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for Aug. 1-7.

Wooden Boat Show returning to North Shore

12-passenger boat taxi to service North Shore

Don Q's California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 25-31

Warm weather and cool fishing is expected this week along the many lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for the week of July 25. As always, pack plenty of sunscreen, abide all regulations and have your fishing license with you.

Annual North Shore food-wine fest expands offerings

Don Q's Northern California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 18-23

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of July 18-24:

Don Q's Fishing report for week of July 11-17

Great fishing is being reported throughout Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and Sierra this summer. Here is this week's fishing report, through July 17, for rivers, lakes and streams in the region.

Fishing Report For Northern California, Nevada and Sierra through July 10

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for July 5 through July 10.

Green Thumb Gardening Series: Invasive Weeds and Community BBQ

Event Date: 
June 27, 2012 - 5:30pm

Enjoy some tasty BBQ dinner in good company and learn more about how to protect our Tahoe watershed! Guest expert Wendy West of UC-Cooperative Extension will be on hand, talking about how to identify, avoid and manage some of Tahoe's Most unWanted--invasive weeds. The Green Thumb Gardening workshops and take place most Wednesdays, from 5:30-6:45pm through August.

Location

The Demonstration Garden at Lake Tahoe Community College
College Way South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
46° 17' 21.9012" N, 96° 6' 22.9572" W

2 SUP events on Tahoe’s North Shore

Free concerts 6 nights of the week on North Shore

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of May 30

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for the week of May 30 to June 5, 2012.

Fuelwood permit sales for Tahoe Basin begin first week of June

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will begin the sale of fuelwood permits at our south shore office on Monday, June 4, and at our north shore office on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Permits cost $20 per cord with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10-cords per household.

Forest Service seeks Lake Tahoe Federal advisory committee applicants

Applications for persons to serve on the Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee are being accepted now through July 20 by the U.S. Forest Service. The committee provides a critical role in advising the Secretary of Agriculture and Lake Tahoe's Federal Interagency Partnership on programs and funds to achieve the goals of the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program.

Don Q's Northern California and Nevada fishing report through Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend will make for near-perfect conditions for fishing in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams now through the holiday weekend.

North Shore boat launches opening

North Shore boat launches opening

Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 16-22

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 16-22, 2012.

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