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Dawgs on the Run Holds Inaugural “Buried Bones Rummage Sale” on July 26
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/14/2014 - 10:48pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2014 - 9:00am
The South Lake Tahoe non-profit group, Dawgs on the Run, will host their first “Buried Bones Rummage Sale” on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rummage sale will be full of things for pets and their owners including new and used dog toys, bedding, accessories, clothing and much more. The sale will be held at the corner of Ski Run Blvd and Forest Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
Non-Native Fish Found in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 10:00am
Lucas McNamara, 7, was hiking around Griff Creek near Kings Beach Fire Station last week with his family when he saw a black, spiny fish, about 1-foot-long, lying dead in the creek. He ran up the creek bed, yelling, “Dad, you need to look at the big crazy fish!”
Lucas’ parents, Steve and Jen McNamara, decided to make this a teachable moment for their son, who already shows active interest in science and the environment.
“I told Lucas that this fish is not normal for Lake Tahoe and may be harmful to the other fish and animals in the lake,” Steve said.
Kudos: Lake Tahoe Humane Society Has a New Home
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/20/2014 - 11:29am
For the Love of Animals in South Lake Tahoe
Congratulations to the Lake Tahoe Humane Society on their new home! This summer will be like no other for the Lake Tahoe Humane Society as they just purchased 884 Emerald Bay Rd for their new corporate headquarters.
South Lake Tahoe Beaches and Parks Begin to Open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/14/2014 - 11:35am
The temperatures are rising in South Lake Tahoe and residents and visitors are spending more time outdoors.
The U.S. Forest Service announced Monday that they will be opening recreation areas early. Last year's warm temperatures in April and May brought out people who wanted to enjoy the parks and beaches, only to find them still closed.
Here is a list of opening dates:
Inspiration Point, Logan Shoals, Chimney Beach, and Secret Harbor are opening on April 21.
Sawmill Pond and the Sandpit OHV areas open May 1.
Baldwin Beach and Nevada Beach and Campground open May 9.
Community Kudos: Barton Skilled Nursing Volunteers are Priceless
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/09/2014 - 10:59pm
Meer words cannot describe what volunteers mean to Barton Skilled Nursing Facility residents.
Barton Skilled Nursing volunteers wear many hats. They play inspiring music, bring communion, and call bingo. Volunteers turn an ordinary birthday party into a trip down memory lane with music from the past. Musicians share ukulele, piano, and organ music with our residents. They honor our vets. Some volunteers bring in their pets to lick faces and shower our residents with love. Other groups bring church to Skilled Nursing residents every Sunday.
South Lake Tahoe Blue Go Buses to Feature Local 5th Graders' Artwork
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/07/2014 - 11:19pm
Blue Go buses in South Lake Tahoe will soon be adorned with artwork created by students from Irene Kaelin's 5th grade class at Tahoe Valley Elementary. The Tahoe Transportation District is donating the art space on buses to raise awareness against animal cruelty ad the importance of Spay-Neuter and Vaccinations for your pets.
"Art for Animals" plans on helping spread the message of the Lake Tahoe Humane Society.
Holiday Pet Food Drive at Coldwell Banker Select in Zephyr Cove A Huge Success
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 12:16pm
On December 28th, Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate in Zephyr Cove decided to give back to the pets in the community by hosting a Holiday Pet Food Drive, yielding big results. Leading up to the 28th, close to 600 lbs of dog and cat food were donated to pets in need. In addition, many pet toys and other items were donated, on top of $170 in check donation.
South Lake Tahoe's Accommodation Station Changes Name
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/26/2013 - 9:17pm
Local property management company, Accommodation Station, has changed names to the Lake Tahoe Lodging Company. Vail Resorts purchased the company from locals Mike and Greta Hambsch in October of 2010.
License Your Dog During Amnesty Days
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/01/2013 - 11:27am
In an effort to encourage dog owners in El Dorado County to have their dogs licensed or renew expired licenses, El Dorado County Animal Services is offering an amnesty period for late and never-licensed, spayed or neutered dogs beginning September 28 through November 30, 2013. During the two month amnesty licensing period, the penalty fees for late, expired, and never-licensed spayed or neutered dogs will be waived by Animal Services.
Protect Yourself from Smoke during Wildfires
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/23/2013 - 9:32am
During fire season, the air we breathe can become impacted by wildfire smoke. Fine particles in smoke can cause health problems, especially for children, older people and those with respiratory conditions.
Residents who see or smell smoke should consider taking these precautionary measures:
1. Healthy people should delay strenuous exercise.
2. Children and elderly people should consider avoiding outdoor activities, particularly prolonged outdoor exertion.
3. People with health-related illnesses, particularly respiratory problems, should remain indoors.
South Lake Tahoe Goes to the Dogs
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/31/2013 - 12:27pm
Event Date:
August 17, 2013 - 10:00am The 2nd Annual Dog Carnival returns to South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, August 17 from 10 am to 4 pm. The non-profit Dawgs on the Run puts on the event to promote the fun and benefits of having dogs in our lives. This full day of fun is for dogs and their humans to enjoy and includes games, contests, raffles, food, prizes and informative demonstrations. All leashed dogs are invited!
Dog Games and contests during the day include:
Play Dead Time Contest
Peanut Butter Lick Contest
Agility Contest
Comstock water history tour at Spooner Backcountry
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/22/2013 - 12:57pm
Event Date:
August 9, 2013 - 9:00am
Former backcountry ranger and amateur historian Cheryl Surface leads an informative delightful tour of Spooner’s backcountry on Friday, Aug. 9. Surface will share accounts of the people involved with the Comstock’s critical water source, the Marlette Water System, and histories of Red House, Hobart Reservoir, Marlette Lake and the Flume Trail above Lake Tahoe.
Space is limited to 12 people so call (775) 759-5980 to reserve your spot; a $20 fee is required. Bring lunch, water, a light jacket, a camera and comfortable shoes for walking at stops along the SUV tour.
U.S. Forest Service: Be mindful of safety, environment and fire when at Lake Tahoe for the July 4 holiday
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 2:22pmHeaded to Lake Tahoe for the Independence Day holiday? The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit asks residents and visitors to help protect public safety and the environment, and keep wildfire prevention in mind while celebrating.
Possession of fireworks of any kind, including sparklers, is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin and campfires are not permitted on National Forest beaches or in the general forest. For those planning to barbecue on the beach, the Forest Service requires the use of portable gas stoves.
Forest Service announces spring Lake Tahoe recreation area opening dates
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 3:21pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin the annual process of opening recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campgrounds, beaches, and forest roads generally open in mid-May, weather permitting. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center and the Tallac Historic Site open Memorial Day weekend.
Before recreation sites can open to the public, the Forest Service must hire crews to staff and manage the sites, clean up from winter, remove safety hazards and wait for the danger of a freeze to pass before turning on water systems.
Health & Wellness Expo to be held
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 6:00amA free Health & Wellness Expo will be held Feb. 25 at Kahle Community Center.The expo will discuss tips for health, nutrition, excercise and pets. Guest speakers will also be featured, and product ...
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for helping with our heat emergency
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 6:00amOn Saturday morning I stopped by St. Theresa School with our kindergarten teacher to check on classroom pets because of how cold it was the night before. When we got into the building we quickly re...
Owners say ferrets are pets, officials say pest
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 6:00amLOS ANGELES (AP) - The difference between owning a ferret in Hawaii and one in Pennsylvania can be up to three years in jail - and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines.That's the penalty for f...
Windy with some snow expected for the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 10:38am
Hold on to your small pets and little ones. There's strong winds ahead.
Well, maybe not that dramatic but there is the potential for some gusty gusts and big waves along the shores of Lake Tahoe over the next 24 hours or so.
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory and Lake Wind Advisory for the Lake Tahoe Basin through Wednesday morning.
Snow safety outreach program focuses South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 5:36pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Public Works Snow Removal Operation visited Sierra House Elementary Schools kindergarten and first grade classes to promote snow safety today. Street Supervisor Azril Kalik shared important safety reminders to Ms. Wilson and Ms. Tabor’s first graders.
“When you see the snow removal machines in your neighborhood, it’s important to go inside and play to remain safe. Remember to keep toys, sleds, shovels and your pets out of the road so they do not get damaged,” said Kalik.
Two more chipmunks test positive for plague in South Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 4:22pm
The El Dorado County Department of Environmental Health was notified this week by the California Department of Public Health that two additional chipmunks in the South Lake Tahoe area have tested positive for plague. One of the chipmunks was found in the Tallac Historic Site area and one was near the U.S. Forest Service Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
Pets could turn stoves, decor into fire hazards
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 10:09amLOS ANGELES (AP) - A beloved pet dressed in a Halloween costume, posed next to a lit jack-o-lantern, sounds like a great photo opportunity - but it's also a fire hazard.Pets and other animals inadv...
Chipmunk tests positive for plague, Forest Service issues warning for South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 12:58pm
Visitors to recreation sites around South Lake Tahoe should to take precautions against the bubonic plague after a chipmunk found at Taylor Creek Visitor Center tested positive for the disease, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reports.
The California Department of Public Health has recommended the Forest Service and its concessionaire post warning signage in the area of Taylor Creek Visitor Center, the Tallac Historic Site, and Camp Richardson Resort explaining how the disease is transmitted, the symptoms and how to prevent infection. The Forest Service is advising its staff and visitors to report any sick or dead animals immediately.
South Lake Tahoe celebrates big fish during Kokanee Salmon Festival at Taylor Creek
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 11:40pm
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:
Lake Tahoe conservation landscape tour features West Shore gardens
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/15/2012 - 3:32pmEvent Date:
August 19, 2012 - 1:00pm
Nine beautiful West Shore gardens and educational talks on conservation landscaping topics highlight the fifth annual Conservation Landscape Tour, one of the signature events produced by the sustainable landscaping experts with the Tahoe Resource Conservation District. Maps for the tour can be picked up on Sunday, August 19 between 1 and 3 pm at the corner of Wilson and Pine Streets in Tahoma, Calif.
