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Officials seek to make invasive species inspections mandatory at Truckee reservoirs
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 10:49amTRUCKEE, Calif. - The Truckee River Fund recently awarded $267,267 to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District to protect Truckee area waterbodies - including Donner Lake and Stampede, Boca and Pro...
Boreal opens for the season
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 1:14pmTo the delight of Lake Tahoe's jib-starved legions, the first ski lift in California started spinning Friday afternoon at Boreal Mountain Resort on Donner Summit. The previous week of cold nights in the Sierra allowed Boreal to make enough snow to open one 100 percent man-made run. The open slope featured terrain park obstacles top to bottom.
Tahoe RCD gains funding to continue invasive species protection
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 3:29pm
By Peter Brumis
The Truckee River Fund has awarded $267,267 to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District to protect Truckee area waterbodies from the growing threat posed by aquatic invasive species. The money will also be used for continued implementation of a mandatory watercraft inspection program and the establishment of a stakeholder collaborative to fund a long-term, sustainable aquatic invasive species prevention program for the Truckee area.
Event raises money for kids to study geology in
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 6:11amSierra Expeditionary Learning School's fourth- and fifth-graders will be at the Tahoe Donner Golf Course on Oct. 23 to raise money for a trip to Yosemite so they ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../event...
Scholars publish book that challenges Donner Party myths and folklore
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 8:52am
By Claudene Wharton
The Department of Anthropology announces the publication of a new book, “An Archaeology of Desperation: Exploring the Donner Party’s Alder Creek Camp.” The book is a collaboration between anthropology scholars from the University of Nevada, Reno and other academics.
2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week is Oct. 2-9
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 7:17amThe 2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week is a celebration of the scrumptious cuisine and culinary talent that has made the Lake Tahoe region the best mountain-dining destination in the country.
New landmark installed at Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 10:57am
After two months of sweat, scrapes, carving and lots of attention paid to detail, a new sign went up Tuesday at Lake Tahoe Golf Course, marking a generation of landmarks that bring in an all-encompassing natural environment perspective.
With the design furnished by Lake Tahoe Golf Course, Jeanette Minier developed, constructed and hand-carved the sign which is now perched at the entrance of the golf course at 2500 Emerald Bay Road. Final touches with masonry continues.
Trails and Vistas art hike
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 11:29am
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Repeats every day until Tue Sep 20 2011 .
September 17, 2011 (All day)
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September 18, 2011 (All day)
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September 19, 2011 (All day) Experience a unique blend of art and the natural world during the eighth annual Trails and Vistas art hike on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18. The hike, modeled on the theme of “Reflections and Rhythms,” takes place at Spooner Lake in Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park (Glenbrook, NV ) – just fifteen from Incline Village and less than a one-hour drive from Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe and Truckee.
Location
Spooner Lake
Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park
United States
39° 12' 38.2356" N, 119° 53' 35.124" W
See map: Google Maps
Celebrated speaker on peace, faith and forgiveness presents "Left to Tell"
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 11:20am
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September 17, 2011 (All day) On Saturday, Sept. 17, experience Immaculée Ilibagiza, a compelling storyteller, author and inspirational speaker who will present "Left To Tell: Discovering God amidst the Rwandan holocaust” at the Truckee Community Recreation Center at 7 p.m. “Left to Tell” is presented in honor of the international day of peace and in support of Peace One Day and the upcoming Truckee Tahoe Peace Day by For Goodness Sake with generous support from the Kling Family Foundation.
Location
Truckee Community Recreation Center
8924 Donner Pass Road
(Pioneer Center round-a-bout, directions http://www.tdrpd.com/rec_center.html)
United States
39° 20' 18.168" N, 120° 10' 22.9764" W
See map: Google Maps
Donner Summit visitors center to close after Labor Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 12:40am... winter's heavy snowfall and because of the extent of the damage, it will not be reopened, said Ann Westling, public affairs officer for the Tahoe National Forest. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../...
Weekend Fishing Report
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 8:45am
By Don Quilici
Here's the fishing report for the week of Aug. 24-31. The report covers lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Sexual harassment class for business owners, managers
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 10:33pmThe North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce and the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Human Resources Association are offering ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../sexual-harassme...
Disabled Sports US Far West hosts three-day water play at Donner Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 7:30pmTRUCKEE, Calif. - A three-day Disabled Sports Far West event was chock full of sailing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing and dining at Donner Lake. Dave Ceruti, owner of Donner Lake Water Sports, dona...
Donner Lake Triathlon draws mixed bag of athletes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/23/2011 - 11:00amTRUCKEE - Who knew the Donner Lake Triathlon attracted the likes of retired Major League Baseball players and world-class mixed martial arts fighters?It does - evidenced by last Sunday's 30th an...
I-80 project will narrow stretch of highway near Donner Lake to four lanes until October
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/20/2011 - 4:30pmTRUCKEE, Calif. - An Interstate 80 project extending roughly from the Castle Peak Road exit to Donner Pass Road begins Monday, diverting traffic to the highway's westbound corridor and closing the ...
