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Firefighters get better handle on Kyburz Fire overnight, 40 percent contained
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/09/2013 - 8:56amFirefighters made significant progress on the Kyburz Fire overnight, which is now 40 percent contained and remains at 160 acres as of Tuesday morning, said U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Laura Hierholzer.
The size of the Kyburz Fire, west of South Lake Tahoe in the Sierra, was adjusted from 600 acres down to 160 acres on Monday night because of better mapping, she said. Overnight the firefighters were able to get a better handle on it and stop the spread. A second outbuilding was listed as damaged or destroyed.
Kyburz Fire west of South Lake Tahoe downsized to 160 acres; Highway 50 partially reopened with controls
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/08/2013 - 8:02pmThe size of the Kyburz Fire burning in El Dorado County has been adjusted from 600 acres down to 160 acres as of 9:53 p.m., according to the U.S. Forest Service. Highway 50 has been reopened under controlled measures between South Lake Tahoe and the Meyers area and Pollock Pines, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center summer programs begin July 5
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 2:06pmEvent Date:
July 5, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Lake of the Sky Amphitheater programs at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center begin July 5 and continue every Friday evening through the end of August. The series kicks off Friday, July 5, with "Wild Things" featuring an educational look at Sierra Nevada native animals live on stage at 7 p.m.
Programs in July include: “Snowshoe Thompson” on July 12 at 7 p.m.; “Winged flight at Night” on July 19 at 8:30 p.m.; and “Fly Fishing in the Lake Tahoe Basin” on July 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Study finds poisons from illegal pot grows threaten wildlife in Sierra Nevada
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 1:44pmRat poison used on illegal marijuana grows is killing fishers in the southern Sierra Nevada, according to a recent study conducted by a team of scientists from the University of California, Davis, the U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Research Station, UC Berkeley, and the Integral Ecology Research Center in Humboldt County, Calif.
Paiute cutthroat trout restoration in Alpine County begins this summer
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 4:59pmPlans to restore one of the rarest trout species in America to a remote stream in Alpine County will begin this August. The Paiute Cutthroat Trout Restoration Project is a joint effort by the U.S. Forest Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
LTCC Summer Classes Emphasize Fun New Ways to Learn
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 3:13pmLake Tahoe Community College’s summer lineup includes many brand-new classes that educate and enlighten while entertaining learners. Students can earn college credits while studying a variety of subjects, from the roots of rock n’ roll to the fundamentals of food and wine pairings. Classes begin July 1, and registering early guarantees students a spot.
Here is a sampling of new summer classes LTCC is offering:
El Dorado County women indicted in nationwide $60 million tax fraud refund scheme
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 11:25pmIn an indictment unsealed Tuesday, three El Dorado County women — Teresa Marie Marty, of Pollock Pines, Rebecca Bandera-Marty of Shingle Springs, and Pamela Harris of Placerville — were charged with conspiring to defraud the United States, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service announced.
In addition to the conspiracy count, Marty is charged with 33 counts of false claims against the United States, and Bandera-Marty is also charged in 16 of these counts.
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.
Green Thumbs Tuesdays are back
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/24/2013 - 11:20pmEvent Date:
June 25, 2013 - 5:30pm
Beginning Tuesday, June 25, The UC Davis Lake Tahoe Environmental Research Center will kick off the Green Thumb Workshop Series with a talk about "Food Gardening 101" featuring Christy Daugherty, formerly from the U.S. Forest Service and now part of the Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners.
23 years later, Disability Independence Day celebrated July 26
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/23/2013 - 11:32pmA great day in history for people with disabilities was marked on July 26, 1987 when the United States Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. Although each state has enacted its own laws to enhance the federal law and protect their own citizens, the ADA remains the primary civil rights law for people living with a disability.
New bicycle path part of plan to connect all of Lake Tahoe with trails
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/23/2013 - 4:58pmA one-mile section of new multi-use path at Stateline, Nev., near the South Shore casinos, was unveiled to the public Thursday, June 20, 2013, marking the beginning of what will eventually become a system of trails that circumnavigates the lake.
Forest Service to begin work Monday on Upper Truckee River
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/23/2013 - 4:49pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin work on the Upper Truckee River Reach 5 Restoration Project on Monday, June 24.
The project will replace the existing stream channel with a new channel that is more stable and is connected to the adjacent floodplain, which will provide a better aquatic habitat, support a healthier meadow ecosystem, and reduce the amount of fine sediment that reaches Lake Tahoe.
Progress on rural broadband moving forward for South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/20/2013 - 1:54pmSouth Shore Lake Tahoe businesses and residents who are frustrated with their Internet service — whether it’s slow speeds, spotty service or high prices — now may have a mechanism to do something about it.
Community Meeting to Improve Broadband Service
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/20/2013 - 1:44pmEvent Date:
June 24, 2013 - 6:45pm
Does your business or home have inadequate Internet service? Or maybe you don't have Internet service at all.
The Gold Country Broadband Consortium is working to provide choices for affordable Internet service throughout a four-county region, including the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The Consortium is hosting a meeting on Monday, June 24, to hear residents' and business' concerns about Internet service in the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers areas. The meeting will be from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. (Aspen Room).
Second Annual 4th of July Parade and Event
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 9:31pm
Event Date:
July 4, 2013 (All day) The Second Annual Fourth of July Parade and Event is sponsored this year by the American Legion Post #795 in South Lake Tahoe. The parade will stage in the parking lot of Big 5 at the Y, and begin traveling East at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 4, 2013. The parade will conclude at the American Legion Post #795 by 11:00 am.
Kingsbury Grade now open for traffic; cause of fire under investigation
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 4:07pmUPDATE 8:02PM: State Route 207 Kingsbury Grade is now open to motorists with controls. Please use caution around firefighters and equipment that remain working the fire.
Fire personnel will remain on scene to gain further containment of this fire. The cause of this fire is still under investigation.
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UPDATE: 7:17PM: Around 200 firefighters remain on scene tonight on the Kings fire on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade near Lake Tahoe. The fire is approximately 4 to 5 acres in size, Douglas County authorities report. Containment is estimated by 8 p.m.
Fire restrictions begin June 17 on West Slope, July 1 in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 1:58pmWith tinder-dry conditions after one of the driest winters on record, California fire officials will suspend burning permits along the West Slope and Eldorado National Forest beginning June 17. Fire restrictions in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin July 1.
CAL FIRE’s Amador-El Dorado- Sacramento Unit will suspend door-yard burning permits and the Forest Service will begin fire restrictions in portions of Eldorado National Forest.
Tahoe Fund, Conservancy launch free beach app
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/10/2013 - 9:27amA new smart phone and tablet app designed to highlight beaches around Lake Tahoe, where they are and how to get to them, has been launched in a partnership with the Tahoe Fund and the California Tahoe Conservancy. The aim is to help more than 2 million Tahoe visitors find their way to the perfect beach outing on the public shores.
Strong thunderstorm develops over Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/09/2013 - 2:32pmA strong thunderstorm has moved into the Lake Tahoe area Sunday afternoon producing thunder and lightning strikes, according to a weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Reno.
Boaters and swimmer on or near Lake Tahoe should get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle, the weather service urges.
The storm was moving northward and could cause dangerous cloud to ground lightning and winds of 40 mph. The affected areas are South Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove and Glenbrook.
LTCC Vision Session postponed until fall; Memorial services Saturday for Kathy Bluethman and Carl Young
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 6:17pmLake Tahoe Community College’s 2020 Vision Session planned for this Saturday, June 8 has been canceled. The college and community are mourning the loss of several members of our college family.
Out of respect for those who passed and their family members and friends, LTCC is postponing the visioning session until Fall 2013. An announcement with a new date and time for this important session will come soon.
Forest Service seeks comment on proposed Homewood special use permit
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/04/2013 - 4:23pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is asking for public input on the proposed Homewood Mountain Resort 20-year Ski Slope Permit. The permit would allow Homewood to continue to provide downhill skiing and snowboarding opportunities on the recently acquired Quail Lake parcel.
The Forest Service purchased the Quail Lake parcel from Homewood Mountain Resort in 2009. Prior to the purchase, the parcel was used for skiing and snowboarding along with Homewood’s grooming operation.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center hosts bird and native species festivals
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/31/2013 - 9:06pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will host the fourth annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival on Saturday, June 8, followed by the third annual Native Species Festival on Sunday, June 9.
Residents and visitors are invited to attend these free family events from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
June 8 event:
Prescribed fire resumes Thursday near Spooner Summit
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 10:00amU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will resume prescribed fire operations on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe beginning Thursday, May 30. Crews expect to burn approximately one to three acres west of the Spooner Summit area. Operations are scheduled to last through the day, weather and conditions permitting.
Barton Health partners with Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 12:00amBarton Health has partnered with the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, a service of Tahoe Forest Health System, located in Truckee and an affiliate of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, to expand its oncology services for cancer patients who reside in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Using advanced technology through Barton’s Telehealth for Tahoe Program, cancer patients undergoing treatment at Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center can meet with their physicians via “real-time” videoconferencing.
Public invited to Memorial Day Event as Carson Vietnam Veterans Unveil a Special Memorial
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 1:59pm
Event Date:
May 27, 2013 - 11:00am The Vietnam Veterans of America, Carson Area Chapter 388 invite you attend a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 27th, 2013 beginning at 11 AM at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, Nevada.
The service will be an hour long. Immediately following the service, there will be an unveiling of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The shrine lists the names of 151 young men from the State of Nevada who gave their lives in Vietnam. Adjacent to that are the names of eight nurses who also gave their lives in Vietnam while they were there caring for our troops.
Heavenly at Lake Tahoe to add ropes courses, zip center to summer choices
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 4:28pmCultivating a passion and appreciation for the outdoors is a year-round task, and Heavenly Mountain Resort is stepping up to the challenge by expanding its summer operations to include more interactive, family-friendly learning experiences.
“Lake Tahoe is a year-round destination, and there is a tremendous opportunity to offer more summer activities at the top of the Gondola,” said Pete Sonntag, Heavenly’s general manager. “Our hope is that visitors of all ages and backgrounds are able to create life-long connections to our National Forests through adventure, play and recreation.”
Desolation Wilderness Talk at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 9:51am
Event Date:
June 15, 2013 - 1:30pm The Friends of the Library will host a talk on Desolation Wilderness. This afternoon event, is presented by Bill Finch, volunteer backcountry wilderness ranger for the U.S. Forest Service. He will show slides which he believes best exemplify the natural beauty found so close to South Lake Tahoe. He will share his wilderness expertise, preparing us for a summer of hiking in this spectacular area.
Join us for this free informational presentation at the South Lake Tahoe Library. For questions e-mail Tahoe.Programs@gmail.com, or call (530) 573-3185.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
See map: Google Maps
Amazing visual arts lineup this summer at Valhalla Grand Hall
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:15pmLake Tahoe isn’t the only beautiful thing people will be gazing at this summer because the Artist-In-Residence program is sure to catch the eye of many at the annual summer-long Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival.
Memorial Day weekend fishing report for Northern California and Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 10:32pmHere is the Memorial Day weekend fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 22-28. Pack plenty of sunscreen, fill your cooler full of cold beverages and enjoy the long holiday weekend.
Forest thinning begins between Montgomery Estates and Sierra Tract
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 2:21pmThinning of trees for fuels reduction and forest health begins this week on National Forest System lands between Montgomery Estates and Sierra Tract in South Lake Tahoe.
The contractor has begun mobilizing equipment and will begin cutting trees within the next few days. The Forest Service has closed the area from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily through July 26 for public safety due to heavy equipment operations and falling trees.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 1:39pmIn honor of Peace Officer Memorial Week, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department honored officers, dispatch and citizens during its Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
“We are so proud of the selfless efforts by our police force on a daily basis and it’s nice to have an opportunity to support them in this way” said City of South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tom Davis. “These are all local heroes in our police and fire departments and its good we take the time to honor them.”
Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Public Forum scheduled for May 23
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 2:13pmEvent Date:
May 23, 2013 - 5:30pm
The Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordination Committee will host a free public forum on Thursday, May 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Inn By The Lake, located at 3300 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Wildfire Awareness Week kick-off May 25 at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:57amLake Tahoe fire protection agencies all agree: defensible space isn’t a bunch of hot air. To back up the importance of defensible space, they’re organizing a free Wildfire Awareness Week kick-off event that includes free tethered Smokey Bear hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), firefighter photo opportunities, a pancake breakfast and more on Saturday, May 25th from 8am – 12pm outside MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa.
Forest Service to hold informational meeting on Upper Truckee project
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:42pmEvent Date:
May 30, 2013 - 6:00pm
The Forest Service will hold a meeting Thursday, May 30, to answer questions and provide information about its Upper Truckee River restoration project.
The project area is located east of the Lake Tahoe Airport runway and west of the Washoan subdivision in the Tahoe Paradise residential area. The meeting will provide an overview of the activities that will occur this summer, and how these will limit public access during construction due to safety concerns associated with heavy equipment operation.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals mixer tonight at Naked Fish
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:34amEvent Date:
May 15, 2013 - 6:30pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will host its May mixer at Naked Fish's recently remodeled Lounge, tonight, May 15, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Festivities will consist of a free sake beverage, discounts on the entire menu, networking and several raffle prizes including a $50 Naked Fish gift card.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 9:27amEvent Date:
May 15, 2013 - 4:00pm
In honor of Peace Officer Memorial Week, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department invites you and your family to attend our annual awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 15th at 4:00 pm at the South Lake Tahoe Police Department located at 1352 Johnson Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe Police will be honoring award recipients; Officer Angie Kallstrom — Meritorious Service, Officer Barret Rider — Meritorious Service, Officer Nick Carlquist — Meritorious Service, Dispatcher Linda Clark —Distinguished Service, Rudolph Pakes — Citizen Award of Merit, and Peggy Goularte — Citizen Award of Merit.
Kirkwood to host annual 'Near Death Experience' Bike Camp
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:54amEvent Date:
June 6, 2013 (All day)
Riding 129 miles and climbing 15,000-plus feet all in one day demands a rigorous training schedule and Kirkwood’s annual “Near Death Experience” bike camp can give riders the inside edge they need to complete such a challenging task.
Nevada Rural Housing Authority Mourns Death of Board Commissioner, Former Chairman, Vice Chairman, Tom Cook
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 11:38amNevada Rural Housing Authority Mourns Death of Board Commissioner, Former Chairman, Vice Chairman, Tom Cook
Carson City, Nevada-- The Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) staff, along with its Board of Commissioners, are mourning the death of Commission member, Tom Cook. Cook died at Carson Tahoe Hospital, while surrounded by loving family, on April 25, 2013.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center hosts Native Species Festival
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 3:23pmEvent Date:
June 9, 2013 - 10:00am
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will host the third annual Native Species Festival on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this free family event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
Application process underway for El Dorado County Grand Jury
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 11:55amApplications are being taken for the 2013-2014 El Dorado County Grand Jury. Nineteen jurors will be picked to serve for a year beginning July 1.
The El Dorado Civil Grand Jury is an investigatory body created for the protection of society and the enforcement of the law. It is an arm of the Court and a representative of the public. Although it is an arm of the Court, it operates independently of direct Court supervision. It is a check against governmental authority. It is not a branch of the County, nor is it answerable to the District Attorney.
Lahontan water board OKs long-term South Lake Tahoe tree project to reduce fire danger
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 2:25pmFire fuel reduction plans and forest thinning projects amounting to about 10,000 acres around South Lake Tahoe have been approved by the Lahontan Regional Water Board. Plans will get underway this summer with efforts lasting anywhere between eight to 10 years, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
The large-scale project has been in the works since the 2007 Angora fire where 254 homes burned.
The following is a joint news release from the U.S. Forest Service and the Lahontan Board.
Barton Health's Chief Nursing Officer asks for community support to help pass AB900 on Tuesday
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 11:48amDear Community Members,
In recent months, Barton Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility has been challenged with keeping patients, staff and the facility in its entirety, safe from the effects of the California senate bill, AB97.
If passed, this bill would create devastating cuts to reimbursement for Medi-Cal services provided by distinct part skilled nursing facilities (DP/SNFs) throughout the state, including South Lake Tahoe’s only long- term-care-facility located at Barton Memorial.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center hosts Lake Tahoe Bird Festival
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 11:10amEvent Date:
June 8, 2013 - 10:00am
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will host the fourth annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival on Saturday, June 8.
Residents and visitors are invited to attend this free family event from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
Lake Tahoe planning agency moves river restoration project forward, releases building allocations
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 5:41pmRestoring the Upper Truckee River and the 2013 home building season allocations both received the green light Wednesday from the Governing Board of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
Brotherhood motorcycle member arrested for felony weapons, assault crimes, drug paraphernalia
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 3:59pmOn Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 the SLTPD SWAT team executed high risk search and arrest warrants at 2493 William Avenue, and took 46-year-old Anthony Corbin into custody for several felonies.
Anthony Corbin is a confirmed member of the South Lake Tahoe Brotherhood Motorcycle Club. In mid-March Corbin was identified as the suspect who severely beat a 34-year-old South Lake Tahoe man.
Is now the time to invest in Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 11:50amNow is a great time to invest in Lake Tahoe, whether it's a vacation rental, long term rental, multi-units/apartments or retail buildings. With the continued low interest rates and property prices still considered low, now is the time to pull the trigger before it's too late. I advise my clients that waiting will not help their situation. The biggest challenge is the lack of homes for sale. The key to to watch for new listings as they get posted to the MLS system.
Prescribed fire operations begin Monday in Ward Canyon
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 4:42pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations on the west shore of Lake Tahoe beginning Monday, April 22. Crews expect to burn approximately 50 acres in the Ward Canyon area, south of Tahoe City. Operations may continue through the week, weather and conditions permitting.
Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from this prescribed fire project area. Smoke may be visible on Highway 89.
May brings live theater to Lake Tahoe's MontBleu Showroom with performances of 'Motherhood Out Loud'
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/19/2013 - 9:42amEvent Date:
May 9, 2013 - 7:30pm
Where else have you been able to entrust the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers and local Lake Tahoe talent? Motherhood Out Loud will take the stage at MontBleu May 9, and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and May 12 at 3 p.m. It is a moving hilarious theatrical event perfect for a Mother’s Day weekend outing. Go here for tickets, call (530) 541-4975 or stop by the MontBleu Box Office.
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.
Space Still Available for Thursday’s Tourism Forum
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 5:02pmThe Annual Tourism Forum is presented in partnership between the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, the South Tahoe Alliance of Resorts and TahoeChamber.
Each year, the organizations strive to bring highly sought after speakers and the most current information on the travel and tourism industry to South Lake Tahoe. This year’s forum will focus on the expectations of the international traveler.