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Public Health reminder: Keep pets current on rabies vaccines
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 5:46pm
El Dorado County Animal Services is reminding residents to keep pets current on rabies vaccines and notify Animal Services of any animal bite. Last week, Animal Services identified a skunk on the 5600 block of Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines that tested positive for rabies. This is the second rabid skunk to be found in El Dorado County in the past six months.
Hiker missing near Skunk Harbor in Lake Tahoe found Sunday morning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/09/2018 - 9:37am
A call was made to Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) 911 on Saturday, September 8 at approximately 3:30 p.m., alerting them of a missing man in his 60s at Lake Tahoe. The caller, the man's wife, said her husband had left around noon to go hiking in the area of Skunk Harbor on the east shore of Lake Tahoe and she hadn't heard from him.
Swimmer rescued after getting leg stuck between rocks in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 8:42pm
A teenager staying in South Lake Tahoe was rescued by emergency personnel on Lake Tahoe Wednesday after getting her leg stuck between boulders while swimming near Skunk Harbor, a popular area on the East Shore.
Tahoe Douglas Fire's Marine 24 assisted North Lake Tahoe Fire and Sand Harbor lifeguards in the rescue. An off-duty Reno firefighter was the first to reach the girl, according to Eric Guevin, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District's fire marshal.
The firefighter could not get the girl free by himself and called for help. The girl's head was always above water.
Public comment sought for next phase of Stateline-Stateline bikeway
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/25/2017 - 10:16pm
Plans for the next phase of a multi-agency project to connect North Lake Tahoe to South Lake Tahoe along State Route 28 with a Class 1 shared-use pathway are underway, and the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management is seeking public input.
One simple item will help save lives when on Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 10:25am
LAKE TAHOE - Boating, rafting, kayaking and paddling are just a few ways to enjoy beautiful Lake Tahoe, but they come with simple safety precautions and preparations to ensure that day is complete and enjoyable.
"People are very excited to get on the water," said Edwin Lyngar, Nevada Department of Wildlife's (NDOW) Water Educator. "Take safety precautions as you can't depend on luck."
Lyngar as well as both California and Nevada water safety experts were at Sand Harbor last week to inform the public about how easy it is to be safe on the water.
Grand Ole Opry star and future country music legend Emi Sunshine performs at the Crystal Bay Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 12:58pm
Event Date:
May 8, 2016 - 8:00pm Grand Ole Opry star and future country music legend Emi Sunshine performs at The Crystal Bay Club, Nev., on May 8 at 8:00 p.m. Emi Sunshine LIVE at the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room! Doors at 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PM.
$15.00 in advance, $20.00 day of the show • 21+
Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, 14 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402
(775) 833-6333
www.crystalbaycasino.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1067584199952160/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1700505396BA0D98
Third rabid skunk found in El Dorado County this year
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 7:20pm
A rabid skunk was found in the Pleasant Valley area of El Dorado County, bringing the total number of the rabid animals found to three so far in 2015.
The county's Animal Services reported the skunk was found on Pleasant Valley Road near Grindstone Road and White Rose Lane.
One of their officers was called to the scene around noon on April 24, 2015, after a member of the public observed the skunk showing signs of rabies. The officer retrieved the skunk and sent it to the El Dorado County Public Health Laboratory for testing. Test results came back positive for rabies on April 27.
Prescribed Burns on East Shore and Luther Pass Areas
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/10/2013 - 6:21am
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations off of Highway 89 South near Luther Pass tomorrow, December 10, 2013. Crews will begin burning a 29 acre unit across the highway from the Luther Pass overflow campground and will burn as much as weather and conditions allow. Operations may continue through the week. In addition, crews will begin prescribed fire operations on a small unit off of Highway 28 on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. Crews will burn approximately two acres on the east side of the highway between Secret and Skunk harbors near Bliss Pond.
Prescribed fire set for Tuesday on south and east shores of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 4:43pmExpect smokey skies Tuesday ahead of a storm system as the U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will hold prescribed fire operations in the High Meadow area near South Lake Tahoe and above State Route 28 near Skunk Harbor Tuesday, Dec. 11. Crews expect to burn two acres at each location, weather permitting. Operations will continue as weather and conditions allow.
Outdoors with Don Q: Sigh, so-called 'Man's Favorite Sport' belongs to Elaine
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/22/2012 - 10:34am
Last Thursday, Elaine and I spent an enjoyable morning (as usual) fishing for Mackinaw (Lake) Trout at Lake Tahoe with our longtime friend and sport fishing guide, Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Charters at South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
"Gino" has fished Tahoe for some 30 years and is one of the top, if not the top, fishing guides at that lake.
Sigh, and as usual on that day, Man's Favorite Sport belonged to Elaine for the fourth straight year!
Lake Tahoe East Shore Cleanup on Saturday
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 12:52pmThe League to Save Lake Tahoe is partnering with the U.S. Forest Service and the Washoe Tribe for a volunteer beach clean-up of Tahoe's East Shore beaches, including Skunk Harbor and Chimney Beach. Volunteers will be helping to clean-up these secluded and beautiful Lake Tahoe beaches. Keeping Tahoe clean and blue is a collaborative effort where local residents and visitors alike can make a difference.
