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Jet arrives in South Lake Tahoe via highway
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 12:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) escorted a wide-load road truck and semi-trailer that were carrying an unusual cargo, a F-14 Tomcat. CHP picked up the escort at the Nevada-California state line on SR-88, helped it over Luther Pass on SR-89 and then to US-50 with a destination of the Lake Tahoe Airport.
When at the airport it was lifted off the truck, over trees and down to the tarmac.
Vail Resorts gives $1.9M to 93 Tahoe-Truckee area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 8:37pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their annual community grant EpicPromise celebration, 93 local nonprofits were awarded a total of $1.9 million in cash as well as additional in-kind product support. Across the company, Vail Resorts will give $11.4 million in support to more than 250 community non-profits over the upcoming year.
Each year Vail gives away money and product to groups serving the communities they have resorts located. For Kirkwood, Heavenly and Northstar, support was given to support the health and resilience of the Truckee and South Lake Tahoe communities.
Prescribed burns to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/01/2018 - 4:19pm
Weather permitting, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection Districts and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe.
Area 1 - No planned burning.
Public workshop on future plans for Tahoe Paradise Park
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/24/2018 - 4:02pm
Event Date:
November 27, 2018 - 6:00pm
MEYERS, Calif. - The Tahoe Paradise Recreation and Park District is asking the community for input on future plans for the park in Meyers, and two upcoming meetings will be held for the public to give their input.
The park is applying for Prop. 68 grant funds and should they be received an infrastructure project list is being compiled.
Christmas tree permits all sold out in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/16/2018 - 12:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you want to cut down your Christmas tree in Lake Tahoe, time is running out and Friday, November 16 may be your last chance.
As of 11:45 a.m. Friday, the US Forest Service office in South Lake Tahoe was sold out of the popular $!0 permits. The only other location in the Lake Tahoe Basin is in Incline Village. As of that same time they were down to about 275 permits and expected to be sold out by the end of the day.
Tahoe Fund looking for ideas that help solve Lake Tahoe's challenges
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 12:09am
The Tahoe Fund is actively seeking new project ideas to help solve the challenges facing Lake Tahoe. The nonprofit is interested in projects with fundraising goals of $5,000 to $1,000,000 that will improve lake clarity, outdoor recreation, forest resilience, transportation and stewardship.
Organizations are invited to submit project ideas by January 31, 2019 at tahoefund.org/challenge.
Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe to provide free dinners for veterans
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 11:20am
Event Date:
November 11, 2018 (All day)
Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe are celebrating those who have served, or are serving, our country on Sunday, November 11, 2018 with a free brunch or dinner buffet.
Veterans and members of the military can choose between the 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. brunch or 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. dinner at the Forest Buffet on the top floor of Harrah's Tahoe.
A military/veteran's identification card and a Caesars Entertainment Total Rewards Card must be presented. A Total Rewards card may be quickly obtained, free of charge, at the main Cashier/Total Rewards centers at either Harrah’s or Harveys.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork November 4-10
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/03/2018 - 8:44pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has a series of both short-term and long-term road projects at Lake Tahoe and neighboring areas.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe Christmas Tree permits go on sale November 14
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 9:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's that time of year once again when Christmas Tree permits go on sale at local Forest Service offices. With a limit of 2,00 permits there is no telling when they'll sell out.
Starting November 14, 2018, The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will begin selling the $10 permits on a first-come, first-served basis. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar trees up to six inches in diameter (at the base) in designated cutting areas.
Prescribed burns around Lake Tahoe as weather permits
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 4:43pm
California State Parks, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service will continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe. Operations may take place near Glenbrook on the East Shore; near Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Boulder and California lodges, near Twin Peaks and in Baldwin Meadow on the South Shore; in D.L. Bliss and Burton Creek state parks and near Rubicon Estates on the West Shore; and on urban lots in Kings Beach on the North Shore.
Recreation facilities around Lake Tahoe closing for the season
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 10:26am
Several campgrounds, day-use and picnic areas, roads and beaches on National Forest lands around Lake Tahoe are being closed up for the winter season.
Campgrounds already closed include Bayview, Fallen Leaf, Kaspian, Meeks Bay, Nevada Beach and William Kent. Day-use areas and beaches closed include Baldwin, Kaspian, Meeks Bay, Nevada Beach, Pope and William Kent.
The Tallac Historic Site closed up at the end of September though the grounds remain open.
Big day at TRPA: Development rights changed and Shoreline Plan adopted
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 10:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Years of collaboration with a variety of partners have brought to completion two major initiatives for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). During their governing board meeting on October 24 a new Shoreline Plan was unanimously approved as was a comprehensive package of changes to the agency’s development rights system.
TRPA recognizes 9 Lake Tahoe projects for Best of the Basin awards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 12:37pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Nine projects were honored as "Best in the Basin" Wednesday during the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board meeting.
For 28 years TRPA's program has showcased projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities.
The Best in Basin award winners:
Prescribed burns around Lake Tahoe set to resume
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 6:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Weather and conditions permitting, California State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service will continue the fall prescribed fire program with operations in D.L. Bliss State Park on the West Shore tomorrow, October 23, 2018, and in Baldwin Meadow on the south end of Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, October 24. Smoke will likely be present. Both of these operations will involve understory burning, which is explained below. A map with project locations and details is available for viewing at http://www.tahoefft.org.
Column: Collaboration key to new Tahoe challenges
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 6:43pm
Warming temperatures pose major challenges for Lake Tahoe's environment, communities, and the outdoor recreation that drives its economy. Research by University of California, Davis's Tahoe Environmental Research Center, University of Nevada, Reno, and Desert Research Institute clearly shows Lake Tahoe is warming.
Tallac Historic Site turning into haunted "Tahoe Terror"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 6:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The story of Elias "Lucky" Baldwin has never quite been told as it will be during the inaugural Tahoe Terror at Tallac Historic Site.
Creative students and from South Tahoe High's Thunderclap AV Club and Key Club have created a haunted walk around the Baldwin House just in time for the Halloween season. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 19-21, guided and narrated tours from a host of spooky characters will take the public through the haunted grounds as the story is told of what happens to the servants and other unlucky souls at Lucky's estate.
Prescribed burns at two locations around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 1:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Weather and conditions permitting, California State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service may conduct prescribed fire operations in Sugar Pine Point State Park on the West Shore and near Twin Peaks on the South Shore beginning today, October 17, 2018. Smoke will likely be present.
A) Along lakeside of Hwy 89, north of General Creek, 17 acres of understory will be burned by California State Parks. Duration of ignition and smoke production is one week with smoke expected to travel northeast.
'The Track in the Forest: The Creation of a Legendary 1968 US Olympic Team' at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 9:56am
Event Date:
November 6, 2018 - 6:00pm "The Track in the Forest: The Creation of a Legendary 1968 US Olympic Team" chronicles the role that the high-altitude training camp and final selection meet at Echo Summit played 50 years ago in the historic performance of the U.S. Olympic men's track and field team at the Mexico City Olympics. Join us for a tantalizing presentation as sports journalist Bob Burns draws the curtain back sharing the incredible history of this time in Tahoe and beyond. Burns does a masterful job weaving the narratives of the men training together, vying for coveted spots on the U.S.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Terror Haunted Walkway
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/14/2018 - 5:06pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 21 2018 .
October 19, 2018 - 6:30pm
Event Date:
October 20, 2018 - 6:30pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2018 - 6:30pm Tempt your fate in Tahoe Terror at the Baldwin Estate, Lake Tahoe's most haunting Halloween experience. Step into the transformed Baldwin Estate which will feature unimaginable scares, yet unsolved historical mysteries and ghoulish thrills that can’t be found anywhere else. This event has all the ingredients of a truly spectacular outdoor Halloween experience.
Location
Baldwin Estate, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
9th annual South Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/13/2018 - 10:02pm
Event Date:
October 26, 2018 (All day)
The ninth annual South Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival will be a weekend full of great food, fine wine and high spirits at Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe, Oct. 26 - 28, 2018
Some fire restrictions lifted by USFS in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/13/2018 - 9:22pm
Bridgeport, Carson City, and Santa Rosa Ranger Districts on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest have lifted their Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, but the Mountain-City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District’s fire restrictions remain in place as do those in Lake Tahoe.
$2.3M headed to Lake Tahoe for fire prevention projects
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 8:38pm
In August, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) awarded $27.5 million to fund high-priority forest health projects designed to combat climate change and reduce the risk of wildfires.
During their board meeting Thursday the California Tahoe Conservancy Board accepted their portion, a $2.3 million grant, for fire prevention projects and related efforts as part of the Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative.
It's fall, that must mean it's time for prescribed burns around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 5:52pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Six different areas around Lake Tahoe have been slated to receive fuels treatment over the next week with some of the prescribed fires starting today, October 10.
Standing room only for Jessica Morse Town Hall meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There were no seats available and people were standing along the sides of the Lake Tahoe Community College board room Sunday, all to see Congressional Candidate Jessica Morse.
SLT City Council candidates respond to more renewable energy committee questions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 7:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eight of the nine City Council candidates responded to a series of questions given to them by the 100% Renewable Energy Committee. On Sunday we printed their first responses - http://southtahoenow.com/story/10/08/2018/slt-city-council-candidates-respond-100-renewable-committe... - and here are the remaining questions and answers:
SLT City Council candidates respond to 100% Renewable Committee questions
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/07/2018 - 11:14pm
On April 18, 2017 the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously passed a resolution to do two things: Power the South Lake Tahoe community with electricity provided from 100 percent renewable sources by 2032; and reduce community carbon emissions from baseline by at least 80 percent by 2040. The 100% Renewable Committee was formed to help the City accomplish these tasks.
Letter: LTCC Board of Trustee candidate Mike Marini outlines qualifications
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/06/2018 - 8:10am
Dear Residents of South Lake Tahoe and Meyers:
My name is Mike Marini and I would like your vote for the position of Trustee for District V on the Board of Trustees for Lake Tahoe Community College.
Here is some information about me so you can understand why I'm the best choice when you mark your ballots this fall.
New deputy forest supervisor selected for Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/05/2018 - 1:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is pleased to announce that Danelle D. Harrison was selected as the new Deputy Forest Supervisor for the Lake Tahoe Basin. Harrison arrived at the LTBMU a few weeks ago and comes to us from the Kaibab National Forest in Arizona, where she served as the District Ranger for both the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts since 2014.
Locals headed to Hollywood for statewide movie industry award ceremonies
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 5:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County and the South Shore are a big part of the Hollywood scene with movies, television shows and commercials filmed often in the area. It takes a lot of partners to make location shoots successful and to recognize those that go above and beyond to make filming successful the California On Location Awards (COLA) are given out.
The COLA nominations were announced this week by the Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS) and one will find nominees from the county and South Lake Tahoe.
USFS holding "Coffee with a Cop" Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 10:25pm
Event Date:
October 3, 2018 - 9:00am
US Forest Service law enforcement officer Adam Nadeau will be at Freel Perk in Meyers on Wednesday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. as part of the national "Coffee with a Cop" day.
The public is invited to join him. The mission of Coffee with a Cop day is to break down barriers between the public and law enforcement. Residents are welcome to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know officers.
Freel Perk is located at 3141 Highway 50 in Meyers.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/30/2018 - 1:58pm
The following are the 123 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Sept 1 - 13, 2018:
9/1
0:09 - 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
07:21 - 900 block of Ski Run Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:30 - 1500 block of Tionontati St - Dispatched & cancelled en route
11:34 - 700 block of Clement St - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:22 - Lake Tahoe Blvd at Friday Ave - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
State schools chief visits California's smallest district - Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 11:49pm
California's State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson is wrapping up his final term by touring some of the state's schools.
In just a few days he went from visiting a school in Los Angeles with an enrollment of 4,000 to touring Alpine County Schools and the Diamond Valley Elementary School campus, in particular, which has 80 students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
“It is a small school in numbers but mighty in its focus and learning,” said Torlakson in Alpine County on Sept. 20.
Volunteers restore streambanks and protect native species to Keep Tahoe Blue
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/24/2018 - 9:52pm
Almost 100 volunteers participated in the League to Save Lake Tahoe's 21st annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on the first day of Fall, September 22, 2018. They restored crumbling stream banks, worked to protect native species and removed litter from Nevada Beach at Lake Tahoe.
“Hands-on restoration work is one of the most important actions we can take to Keep Tahoe Blue,” says Marilee Movius, the League’s community engagement manager, “and many hands make for lighter work to help out our busy land managers.”
Letter: New council needs to address housing, roads, cell service and more
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/23/2018 - 10:16pm
I first arrived in South Lake Tahoe in June 1991 about 6 weeks after college graduation. In 1991, Tahoe had the most amazing roads; now, Tahoe has the worst roads. North Dakota – a very low tax state – just might have the best roads in the whole country. In 1991, there were many places to rent in Tahoe at affordable prices; now, too many people who work in South Lake Tahoe need to commute from the Carson Valley, unnecessarily increasing their carbon footprint.
Annual Lake Tahoe salmon run celebrated at Fall Fish Fest
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/22/2018 - 11:00pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 07 2018 .
October 6, 2018 - 10:00am
October 7, 2018 - 10:00am
Celebrate the annual fall migration of the Kokanee salmon of Lake Tahoe at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center during the two-day Fish Fest October 6/7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
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.
Column: Decisions nearing for Shoreline Plan and Development Rights
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 5:18pm
This September and October, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board will move forward with hearings and final milestone decisions on two significant initiatives: A new Shoreline Plan and an overhaul of the agency’s transferable development rights system.
TRPA will hold hearings for both these initiatives at the Governing Board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 26, and could hold final votes on them as early as Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Quick response keeps Echo Summit fire contained to small area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 8:41am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An illegal and abandoned campfire near the Pacific Crest Trail ignited a fire on Wednesday evening.
Crews from USFS, Lake Valley Fire and Calfire were called to the 5:20 p.m. fire on September 19. They staged at the Echo Summit Caltrans maintenance yard on Highway 50, and when determined to be on Forest Service land, the Engine 42 crew from USFS hiked into the fire location and the others were on call in case needed.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Nevada Beach
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/16/2018 - 5:19pm
Event Date:
September 22, 2018 - 9:00am
The public is invited to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) with the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and our partners at Nevada Beach Pavilion on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The LTBMU and Tahoe Recreation will host this free community event, which provides an opportunity for the public to connect and engage with volunteers and organizations to learn how to best enjoy and protect our public lands.
Eldorado National Forest consolidating Visitor Services along Highway 50 corridor
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 8:42pm
The Eldorado National Forest is consolidating Visitor Information Services (VIS) on the Highway 50 corridor. All visitor services currently located at the Pacific Ranger District three miles east of Pollock Pines will move to the Placerville Ranger District in Camino on October 15. The Placerville Ranger District location at 4260 Eight Mile road, Camino (take Highway 50 exit 54) will handle Desolation Wilderness permits, the Pacific District recreation information and rental cabins in addition to their regular visitor information services at that point.
Firefest returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 4:23pm
Event Date:
September 29, 2018 - 10:00am
Fire Fest 2018 will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. Admission is free and it's a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about fire safety and conservation.
Helicopters will star again this year as they land just outside the venue at the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. What an incredible opportunity to get a close-up look at these amazing machines. Crews will be on hand to answer questions and explain how they help us when we need them most.
Parts of National Forest reopen as Boot Fire nears complete containment
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 12:00pm
It has taken firefighters 10 days to contain 98 percent of the Boot Fire. The remaining open line is in the northern reaches of the fire area. Very steep slopes and thick timber made it unsafe for firefighters to work, thus delaying containment.
The fire burned 6,974 acres and at times closed US 395 between Walker and Bridgeport.
With the increased containment of the Boot Fire, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is now able to reopen some of the closed area on the Bridgeport Ranger District.
Fire damages South Lake Tahoe home during dangerous red flag conditions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 10:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Had it not been for the quick response by first responders, a fire at a South Lake Tahoe home Wednesday could have been much worse due to the dry conditions and high winds.
Lake Valley Fire Protections District (LVFPD) crews responded to a structure fire off of Lodgepole Trail. Upon arrival crews found the home in flames and additional resources were called to the scene to prevent further spread of fire to neighboring homes and vegetation.
"The cause of the fire is under investigation but appears to be accidental," said Kileigh Labrado of LVFPD.
Fire dangers prompt ban on target shooting in National Forest
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 4:30am
Due to extremely dry vegetation and very high fire danger, recreational target shooting is prohibited in the Eldorado National Forest until at least October 9, 2018. In the Lake Tahoe Basin, it is not prohibited but they suggest those wishing to target shoot go to one of the legal ranges in Carson City or Gardnerville for safety reasons.
Forest Service to host public tour for Meeks Bay Restoration Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 10:11am
Event Date:
October 10, 2018 - 2:00pm
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will host a public tour to announce the proposed action and public comment period for the Meeks Bay Restoration Project on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The public tour will take place from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Meeks Bay Resort, 7941 Emerald Bay Road (Highway 89), Meeks Bay, CA 96142. The 45-day comment period begins with the publication of the Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement in the Federal Register on Tuesday, Sep. 11, 2018. Comments are most helpful if received by Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.
US 395 and SR 108 open near Boot Fire; Forest closed to public
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/08/2018 - 11:54am
Firefighers now have a containment line around three percent of the Boot Fire as 6,873 acres have burned. Fire activity moderated yesterday with little fire growth occurring. More than 570 firefighters and numerous helicopters are making headway.
Portions of Spooner Lake and Tahoe Rim Trails to close as forest health issues addressed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 10:16pm
With dense vegetation spanning over 300 acres, the iconic Spooner Lake portion of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is increasingly susceptible to environmental disturbances threatening the health of the Tahoe Basin. State officials from forestry, parks and lands announced Thursday the closure of the Spooner Lake portion of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park from Sept. 12 to Nov. 16 to address forest health issues.
Fire update for the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 3:03pm
As of Wednesday afternoon, 4,142 acres are burning between the North Fire, Sliger Fire and Boot Fire.
Boot Fire now at 4,620 acres with evacuations and road closures, including US 395
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 12:16pm
9:30 p.m. update: The Boot Fire has grown to 4,620 acres with 0 percent containment. Evacuations and road closures continue to grow.
North Fire near Emigrant Gap at 500 acres, 10% containment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/03/2018 - 9:36pm
8:20 p.m. update 8/4/18: The North Fire acreage has grown to approximately 700 acres. It continues to burn in the North Fork of the American River Canyon, and area characterized by steep, rugged terrain. The Helibase has been been moved to Truckee. It remains at 10% contained.
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9:00 a.m. update 9/4/18: Updated mapping has shown the North fire has burned 500 acres. Hand crews, dozers, and engines worked through the night establishing an anchor point and starting to flank the fire with handline, hose lays, and dozer line. 10 percent contained.
Prescription: Nature
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 11:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nature is healing, and a new partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and Barton Health is bringing the benefits of 154,000 acres of wellness around Lake Tahoe to the public.
"Nature is medicine, nutrition is medicine and you don't have to pop pills for health," said Nancy Laurenson of Barton Health during a recent wellness outing on the Rainbow Trail at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
