Traffic
Lake Tahoe Holiday Crowds Keep Law Enforcement and Fire Departments Busy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 4:26pm"It's a challenge to make sure they are all safe," said Eric Guevin, Tahoe Douglas Fire Marshall. He was commenting on the increased number of calls his department received on the the 4th of July when tens of thousands of visitors come to the Lake Tahoe basin to celebrate. When more people come to Lake Tahoe the fire department sees a large increase in service calls.
"Our rescue crews were kept busy," according to Guevin.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/06/2014 - 11:30pm
During the 11 day period from June 20 to June 30, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 315 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/20
Warrant in the 2100 block of South Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3900 block of Manzanita Ave
Auto Theft, location not given
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
6/21
Trespassing in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2200 block of Dunlap Dr
DUI in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
6/22
Drunk in Public in the 3700 block of Aspen Ave
Drunk in Public at Friday & Cedar Avenues
Nevada Side of South Lake Tahoe Sees Orderly Crowds, Early Morning Stabbing
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/05/2014 - 5:36pm
Overall, the 4th of July was busy but things went pretty well according to Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini. "A lot of people enjoyed the 4th in Lake Tahoe," he said. "We scheduled a lot of deputies to handle the extra crowds and didn't see a lot of problems. We managed well and were prepared."
Nevada Beach has been an alcohol free beach for the holiday since the 1990s which is something Sheriff Pierini said needed to be done. "Having that ordinance made a big difference," he said.
DUI Checkpoints in South Lake Tahoe on Friday and Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 8:51pm
The California Highway Patrol, Nevada Highway Patrol and Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be joining forces over the holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe by conducting sobriety, car safety and driver's license checkpoints on both sides of the state line.
The California Highway Patrol will have their checkpoint in Meyers on Saturday, July 5 on U.S. Highway 50 between Pioneer Trail and State Route 89. It will be staffed by officers who are trained in the detection of alcohol and/or drug impaired drivers.
Heading West on Highway 50 Sunday Morning? Road Closed in El Dorado Hills
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/28/2014 - 10:12pm
The section of Highway 50 between El Dorado Hills Blvd and Bass Lake Road will be closed between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. on three Sundays in order to allow blasting for a new highway interchange project.
On June 28, July 13 and July 20 traffic will be diverted off of the highway since it will be closed i both directions.
Forest Service and South Lake Tahoe Police Urge Safety for 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 12:13am
The busy 4th of July holiday is just a week away, and with Lake Tahoe's increased crowds, excess traffic, fireworks and dry conditions, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are asking everyone to use caution.
South Lake Tahoe Police Step Up Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/21/2014 - 11:09pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department will conduct targeted pedestrian and bicycle safety law enforcement this summer in order to reduce accidents. They will be deploying officers on bicycles and motorcycles to educate the public.
In 2013, the South Lake Tahoe Police department conducted 42 injury traffic collision investigations that involved serious and/or fatal injuries. 10 of those collisions involved bicycles and 5 involved pedestrians.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/11/2014 - 6:32pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
5/29
4:50 p.m. - Emerald Bay Road: AN 18 YEAR OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED BUTTERFLY KNIFE AS WELL AS METAL KNUCKLES.
5:46 p.m. - Mewuk Rd: BURGLARY
5/30
Draft Tahoe Valley Area Plan Ready for Public Review
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:04pm
Event Date:
June 19, 2014 - 6:00pm
The Draft Tahoe Valley Area Plan and accompanying documents were released Wednesday, paving the way for finalization after agency and public review and upcoming comment periods. After community meetings and months of review and planning, the "Town Center" concept has been adopted along with "Greenbelt" portions.
The plan reflects the City of South Lake Tahoe's effort to rekindle the economic vitality and spirit of the Tahoe Valley Community. The plan outlines the community's strategy for resurrection.
Sand Harbor Shuttle Service in Place for Summer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 7:36am
There is a park and ride system for Sand Harbor in place once again for the summer of 2014.
In it's third year, the Tahoe Transportation District’s East Shore Express, the shuttle bus provides rides Incline Village to Sand Harbor. They are able to do so with a federal grant and funds gathered from the selling of Lake Tahoe License Plates.
North Lake Tahoe Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested After Pursuit in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/16/2014 - 11:18pm
An armed man walked into the Kings Beach branch of the Plumas Bank Friday morning, demanding money of two clerks. He then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect, identified as 55 year old Brent Muir of Carson City, was sighted near Sand Harbor by FBI agents responding to the robbery from South Lake Tahoe.
Seat Belts Save Lives: Deaths on the Rise For Unbelted Vehicle Occupants
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/16/2014 - 9:20pm
Fatalities are up nationwide for unbelted vehicle occupants – the first time in five years according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2012, 10,335 unbelted vehicle occupants lost their lives. In Nevada, 41 unbelted vehicle occupants died last year.
The Walls Came Tumbling Down....
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 8:56pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe issued a press release last week, inviting the public to a 9 a.m. ceremony on Monday morning to witness the long awaited removal of the fence at The Chateau Project near Stateline. Apparently the contractors on the project, SMC Contracting, had a different time frame in mind because when dignitaries, the press and the public showed up, the fence was already down.
The concrete barriers were all that remained along Highway 50, with some metal fencing and barriers remaining on the Stateline Avenue side.
Motorcyclist Safety Encouraged in Nevada
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 10:42pm
Fifty-three motorcyclists died on Nevada roadways in 2013, surpassing the previous year’s number of fatalities by 39 percent, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval proclaimed May 2014 as Motorcycle Safety Month, focusing on the motorcycle as an important form of transportation, and reminding its riders and all motorists of important safety guidelines.
Waterline Project in the State Streets Area of South Lake Tahoe; Tahoe Keys Traffic Impacts
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 2:59pmConstruction has begun on the 2014 State Streets Waterline Replacement Project.
This project will improve water quality, quantity, pressures and, most importantly, will enhance firefighting capability in the State Streets neighborhood. The project will consist of installation of a 12” main on Tahoe Keys Blvd. and 6” mains on Idaho Ave., Wyoming Ave., Montana Ave., Utah Ave., Colorado Ave., Arizona Ave., Texas Ave., and Jeffery St. In addition to the water mains, fire hydrants will be installed at approximately 500 foot intervals to provide better fire protection.
Kingsbury Grade Closes to Valley Traffic Thursday; Bus Ridership to be Monitored
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 10:21pm
May 1 is here, and than means road construction on Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) which is closing off through traffic to the Carson Valley is also here.
Harrison Avenue Project Starts in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/21/2014 - 10:54am
One Way and Do Not Enter signs are now in place in the Harrison Avenue Project area of South Lake Tahoe. Construction is slated to start May 1 but preparation started a few days ago in order to get traffic flowing correctly and to put in parking spots. Crews will also be removing trees for the new parking lot located on the corner across from Sno-Flake Drive-In.
Traffic on Harrison Avenue now flows the same direction as the closest lane of Highway 50 (Lakeview Commons to Al Tahoe Blvd). Traffic will flow the opposite direction on Riverside Drive.
Nine Decades of South Lake Tahoe Memories
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/20/2014 - 11:02pm
Movies were in a Quonset hut where movie goers had to bundle up to fight the cold. Lake Tahoe was full of one way roads and a 2 room school. The switchboard operator knew where all 50 winter residents were at all times. Cattle walking down Highway 50.
The history of the south shore came alive last week at the Camp Richardson Lodge during the Lake Tahoe Historical Society’s “Do You Remember?” series.
South Lake Tahoe Road Construction Season Starts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/15/2014 - 1:44pm
It's long been joked that South Lake Tahoe has two seasons: winter and road construction.
Get ready for the latter as it's time to begin the South Lake Tahoe projects.
At Tuesday's City Council meeting, Jim Marino, the City's Assistant Public Works Director, outlined all 13 different projects happening within city limits this year.
On the photos in this story you'll their locations, and which ones are deemed to create the heaviest traffic as a result of closing intersections or reducing travel to one lane.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/13/2014 - 9:28pm
For the two weeks from March 27 to April 10, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 319 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/27
Battery in the 900 block of Lodi
Warrant in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed Driver at the corner of Paradise & Maple Ave
Driving on Suspended or Revoked License at Young & Marjorie Streets
Assault With a Deadly Weapon in the 2900 block of Sacramento
3/28
DUI at O'Malley and Martin Ave
Resisting in the 3700 block of Blackwood
DUI at Heavenly Village Way & Lake Tahoe Blvd
3/29
NHP Keeping an Eye on Bicyclists and Motorists on the Road
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/10/2014 - 9:40pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol recently stepped up enforcement of Nevada's Share the Road laws, pulling over 200 motorists who violated the law and issued them warnings.
Now its turn for the NHP to turn the tables and watch for bicyclists not in compliance.
Harrison Avenue Project Informational Meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/09/2014 - 11:10pm
Event Date:
April 24, 2014 - 6:00pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe invites you to a public meeting for the Harrison Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 24th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. and the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Puppy Mill Protest in Reno on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:55pmOrganizers are expecting a large turnout at Saturday's anti-puppy mill demonstration in Reno at the corner of Neil Rd and S. Virginia Street from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
"The event is being called to show the Reno and Sparks City Councils and the Washoe County Commission that citizens mean business when it comes to a ban on the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in retail stores in Reno, Sparks and Incline Village," stated Billy Howard, Founding Organizer for the popular initiative Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe.
Distracted Drivers Focus of Nevada Law Enforcement Through April 20
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:41pm
Nevada’s Joining Forces law enforcement team will be cracking down on distracted drivers throughout the state. Nevada law clearly states that any use of a handheld electronic device—cell phone, mp3 player, GPS device, etc.—while driving is illegal and offenders will be pulled over and cited.
Lakeside Inn and Casino Returns Cattle Grazing to Historic Lake Shore Meadow
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/31/2014 - 3:12pm
April 1, 2014 (Stateline, Nev.) -- Lakeside Inn and Casino announced the United States Forest Service would be processing a permit for livestock grazing in Rabe Meadow, land adjacent to the hotel/casino for the purpose of raising prime Angus beef for Brazilian Barbecue at its Latin Soul restaurant. Rabe Meadow has historically supported cattle grazing during summer periods on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
CHP: Crackdown On Cell Phone Texting and Talking While Driving
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/29/2014 - 3:50pm
April 1st starts the month long zero tolerance campaign “It’s Not Worth It!” to highlight the fact that drivers who text and use cell phones while driving have the same driving behavior as those who are legally drunk. South Lake Tahoe California Highway Patrol officers will join others from around the state in an effort to curb these behaviors in order to reduce preventable accidents with injuries.
Decode the secrets of reputation marketing at the next Tech Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/24/2014 - 9:58pmEvent Date:
April 1, 2014 - 8:00am
Build a five-star reputation online with help from TahoeChamber and Peak 1 Group at the next Tech Tuesday on April 1 at 8 a.m. This workshop focuses on the importance of reputation marketing, which is crucial for our tourism and hospitality-based community. Participants will learn how to proactively manage their online reputations while increasing their websites’ visibility, traffic and engagement. Swartz, a marketing professional, will teach participants how to respond to reviews and how to use customer feedback – both good and bad – to improve SEO efforts.
Share The Road Campaign Started in Northern Nevada
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/24/2014 - 11:13am
In an effort to keep bicyclists safer on Nevada roads, the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) has joined forces with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) in a SHARE THE ROAD campaign. They will be stepping up enforcement to ensure that motor vehicles are sharing the roads with the bicyclists and reducing the accidents between the two.
Spring is here which means Nevadans will be taking to the road to get some exercise and soak up some sun, so you will begin to see more people biking along the roads in Nevada.
South Lake Tahoe Winter Olympians' Welcome Home Parade Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/11/2014 - 8:59pm
The Welcome Home celebration for the South Lake Tahoe Olympians will be held on Saturday, March 15. A procession will leave South Tahoe High at 1 p.m. and proceed to the Y, down Highway 50, through Meyers and to Sierra at Tahoe.
Cattle Truck and 2 Vehicles Collide; Hwy 88 and Mottsville Lane Closed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/11/2014 - 4:27pm
10:20 pm update: The Nevada Highway Patrol has reported that 26 of the 66 cows on board the truck were killed in the accident. An initial investigation has determined that the driver of the cattle truck is at fault and failed to yield at a traffic light when the truck collided with a Subaru driving through the intersection, NHP Sgt. Gabor Visnovits said. The cattle truck driver was transported to Renown where it is reported that he had injuries to his upper extremities. No other injuries were reported. The road was expected to be opened by 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Kingsbury Grade Closing to Through Traffic in May, September and October
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 1:27am
A year and a half road construction project will result in the closure of Kingsbury Grade for almost 75 days this year and more in 2015. Since this will have an impact on local businesses, residents and commuters, a forum was held on Wednesday in order to inform the community about the impact.
A full house was on hand in the TahoeChamber conference room to listen to representatives from Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) and the road construction company.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/09/2014 - 9:37pm
During the week of January 31 to February 6, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 174 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
1/31
Petty theft in the 3700 block of Aspen
Driving on a suspended license at the corner of Alameda & Harrison Avenues
2/1
DUI at the corner of Chonokis & Rocky Point Roads
Under the influence of drugs in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Auto Theft in the 1200 block of Beecher
2/2
DUI in the 0 block of Montreal
Drunk in Public at the corner of Ski Run Blvd & Mackedie Way
Douglas County Sheriff's Log
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/28/2014 - 12:25am
Crime log excerpts from the Douglas County Nevada Sheriff's Department, Lake Tahoe Subdivision
Highlighted Reports
1/11 - A purse stolen from a slot machine area at Harrah's Tahoe led to the arrest of Eric Beaman and Marcus Tillman on an assortment of charges including possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic needles and conspiracy to commit a crime.
High Speed Chase Starts in Carson City, Ends in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2014 - 8:17pm
A South Lake Tahoe woman is behind bars on felony charges of evading, assault with a deadly weapon, driving under the influence and driving on a suspended license after leading officers from several different agencies on a high speed chase from Carson City to South Lake Tahoe on Sunday evening.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/07/2014 - 11:30pm
During the 12 day period between December 26 and January 6, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 393 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
12/26
Threats in the 700 block of Clement Street
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
12/27
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Carson Avenue
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Avenue
12/28
"Other" misdemeanor in the 0 block of Lakeview Avenue
Unlicensed driver at the corner of Pioneer Trail & Shepherds Drive
Drunk in Public at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Wildwood Avenue
24 Arrested During Stateline New Year's Celebration
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/01/2014 - 10:31am
The Douglas County Sheriff's Department reports that the New Year's Eve party in the Stateline area went as expected, resulting in 24 arrests. The charges included assault, affray, domestic battery, disorderly conduct, minor consuming alcohol and civil protective custody. During the downtown party last year there were 14 arrests.
Free Bus Rides in South Lake Tahoe Until January 5
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/26/2013 - 12:11am
Passengers will be riding Blue GO buses along Highway 50 for free through January 5. Routes 50 and 53 run from the "Y" to the Kahle Community Center from 5 am to 11 pm.
Tahoe Transportation District is offering the free rides to keep cars off the road during the higher traffic holiday season and to show riders how they can help the South Lake Tahoe air quality and to see how convenient, comfortable and affordable the bus system is.
Stateline Prepares for New Year's Eve Celebrants
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/25/2013 - 8:12pm
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is making preparations for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe starting on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013. Each year upwards of 60,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nevada.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 7:24am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 214 calls between October 31 and November 8.
Calls resulting in no arrests:
Auto theft on the 1300 block of Dick Lake Road
Auto burglary on the 1000 block of Moss Road
Burglary on the 3700 block of Larch
Battery on the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Road
Battery on the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
Petty theft on the 3700 block of Tamarack
Petty theft on the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Vandalism on the 2100 block of Eloise
Vandalism on the 900 block of Emerald Bay Road
Vandalism on the 700 block of Merced
Kingsbury Grade Crash Sends 4 to Hospital
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2013 - 5:11pm11-4-13 update 12 pm: The Nevada Highway Patrol has released more information on Friday's 2 car accident on Kingsbury Grade. The occupants of the Yaris were the driver Dora Aranda, 27 of Azusa, CA, Christopher Ashlock, 23 of San Diego, CA and Melissa Dominguez, 28 of Rialto, CA. Zephyr Cove resident Donna Janaczek, 59, was the driver of the Subaru which was hit by Aranda as she apparently tried to over correct her car's drifting over the right roadway edge, causing her to cross the center line.
El Dorado County Law Enforcement: Halloween Crackdown on Drunk Drivers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/28/2013 - 3:39pmThis Halloween, police, sheriff and CHP Officers in El Dorado County will crack down on drunk and drugged drivers throughout the region with an aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort. The Avoid the 6 DUI Task Force has given a fair warning to all partygoers: keep the party off the road.
“The scariest part of Halloween is not the spooky costumes and scary pranks, it’s the impaired drivers. All too often, partygoers don’t plan ahead and choose to drive impaired, but a costume can’t disguise drunk driving,” said Press Information Officer Dave Stevenson.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 3:05pm
During the week of October 15 through the 22nd, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 200 calls
Arrests
10/15
Drunk in Public on the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
Drunk in Public on the 900 block of Julie
10/16
Warrant on the corner of Glenwood and Fairway
Under the influence of drugs on the 3600 block of Forest
10/17
Felony on the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public on the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
10/18
DUI on the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/19
Drug Offense on the 900 block of Park
South Lake Tahoe Police Department Receives Special Grant
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/20/2013 - 9:44am
A grant is headed to South Lake Tahoe to assist the police department in preventing death and injuries on the roadways. “We take traffic safety very seriously in South Lake Tahoe. With this grant funding we will be able to directly address the causes of injury collisions within our community” said Sergeant Shannon Laney.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 5:43pm
During the week of October 8 to the 15th, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 166 calls.
Arrests
10/8
One arrest for spousal abuse.
One arrest for a drug offense on the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
One arrest for embezzlement on the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
One arrest for a DUI on the corner of Craig Avenue and Pickett Avenue.
10/9
One arrest for a domestic disturbance on the 1000 block of Herbert Avenue.
10/10
One arrest for being drunk in public on the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way.
10/11
CHP: Woman assaulted after traffic stop by man impersonating officer in Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2013 - 11:38am5 PM UPDATE: Alpine County Undersheriff Rob Levy provides new information regarding an assault of a woman Sunday night near Hope Valley who was stopped by a vehicle occupied by a man impersonating a police officer.
Authorities are looking for a man, described as a white, stocky build, approximately 40 to 50 years of age, 6 feet, two inches in height, 225 pounds, with dark hair and a bushy mustache. The male may have sustained injuries.
Street Vibrations Bringing Motorcyclists to Area. 1 Killed, 4 Hurt in Tahoe and Carson Collisons
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2013 - 2:31pm
With thousands of motorcyclists expected for Street Vibrations there is extra caution urged on public roadways. As of noon today there have been 3 accidents involving bikers on the road in Lake Tahoe and Carson City, resulting in 1 death and 4 hospitalizations.
Two people were hospitalized after a crash shortly before 10 a.m. at North Carson Street and Medical Parkway. A man was flown by Care Flight to Renown hospital; the other person was taken by ambulance to Renown.
Tahoe Boat Inspections Move Back to Launch Ramps for Fall & Winter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2013 - 1:15pm
On October 1, boat inspections will move to select launch ramps and winter hours will begin. Tahoe RCD (Resource Conservation District) inspectors will be stationed at Cave Rock and Lake Forest boat launches from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week, weather permitting. Boats with attached Lake Tahoe wire inspection seals and valid Tahoe inspection stickers will be permitted to launch during these times, but any unsealed boats are required to get an inspection during daylight hours.
IRONMAN in Lake Tahoe: A Spectator's View
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2013 - 11:03pm
Even the name IRONMAN tells the story. After watching a day of swimming, biking and running it was proven to me that these athletes must be made of iron, or, at least, something different than my composition. Even having the trademark name in all capital letters gives one a sense of strength.
Agreement Paves Way For Eldorado Forest Trail Designations
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/16/2013 - 7:19am
A compromise agreement reached by conservation groups, off-roaders and three rural counties settles litigation going back to the 1990’s by resolving the status of contentious trails in Northern California’s Eldorado National Forest, according to documents posted today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). Under the agreement, some trails and dirt roads would reopen, others would remain closed and still others would begin restoration of past damage.
2nd Annual Tahoe Arts Project Holiday Festival Needs Vendors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2013 - 1:03pm
Tahoe Arts Project, TAP, had a successful Holiday Festival last year and is looking to make this year's even bigger. They have expanded the event my making it longer and in a new, larger venue at the South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose room. It will be held on Saturday, November 16 from 10 am to 5 pm.
TAP expects twice as much foot traffic, and to ensure this they will not be charging an admission fee for the public as they did last year.
