south tahoe
Tahoe Arts Project Holiday Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 2:49pm
Event Date:
November 14, 2015 (All day) Tahoe Arts Project is hosting the 4th annual Holiday Festival on Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, 2015 in the South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. The event will take place Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This very special event will feature art, craft and food vendors, entertainment, raffle prizes, visit from Santa and fun for the entire family. Admission is FREE!!
Local officers honored during National Thank a Police Officer Day
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 10:43pm
In light of the recent ambushes and assignations of police officers across the country, communities in the U.S. celebrated the third "National Thank a Police Officer Day" on September 19.
South Lake Tahoe local Daniella Flatau tried to encourage people to support law enforcement by organizing the local celebration of a day meant to show those sworn to protect the public that people support them, especially in a day and age where violence against the police is increasing daily.
Tourism professionals from Brazil and England heading to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/26/2015 - 8:25pm
Two professional travel and tourism groups are headed to South Lake Tahoe September 28-30 as part of Visit California and Travel Nevada's highlight of what both states have to offer to the foreign tourist.
South Tahoe High Vikings win first football game of the season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/25/2015 - 11:46pm
The South Tahoe High Vikings Football team hosted the Lowery Buckaroos on Friday night in a game that earn the hometown boys their first win of the season.
After close losses to El Dorado (35-32) and Spring Creek (33-27), the Vikings were ready for a win.
Quarterback Tommy Cefalu threw one touchdown pass to Darren Jackson, followed by one on the ground for Jackson and two more rushing touchdowns by Noah Jackson.
The final: 27-0.
Next up for the Vikings: Next week's homecoming game against Wooster at STHS Friday night. Varsity starts at 7 p.m., JV at 4:30 p.m.
Plan unveiled for old Factory Stores at the Y location
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/25/2015 - 8:35am
"The Factory Stores at the Y" will soon be transformed into "The Crossing at Tahoe Valley" if the plan is approved by the City of South Lake Tahoe. In January, 2015, The Sutter Capital Group of Sacramento announced they had purchased the property after it fell into bankruptcy.
She made it to the Ellen Show but hasn't met Duran Duran, yet
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/24/2015 - 11:23pm
We started the story of Bridey Heidel as she began a campaign to make it back stage to meet her lifelong idols, Duran Duran, at their September 25 concert in Reno. The dynamic South Tahoe High English teacher, and advisor to the school's ALLY Club, has had a dream to meet Simon Le Bon, the lead singer of the popular pop group who's top charting tunes include Come Undone, Hungry Life a Wolf and A View to a Kill.
South Shore projects win TRPA's Best in Basin Awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/24/2015 - 9:43pm
Several South Lake Tahoe projects were awarded this week by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) as being the "Best in the Basin" for demonstrating exceptional planning, design, and compatibility with Lake Tahoe’s environment and communities.
The projects that were recognized upgraded highways, built new bike trails, improved water quality, restored environmentally-sensitive areas, remodeled blighted commercial buildings, and created defensible space for better wildfire protection.
The Best in the Basin award winners are:
STHS student injured when bike collides with big rig
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/23/2015 - 8:44pmA South Tahoe High School senior was injured on Tuesday afternoon when the bike she was riding collided with a big rig truck.
The student, who's name is not being released due to her age, was riding her bike eastbound on D Street, when, for unknown reasons, she failed to stop at the stop sign at the road's intersection with Highway 50.
She ran into the truck just in front of the trailer's front tire. The student ended up in the dirt after her bike was smashed by the truck.
South Lake Tahoe motel being rebuilt after devastating fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/23/2015 - 4:57pm
A South Lake Tahoe motel is being rebuilt after an early morning fire swept through it, displacing the 35 tourists who were staying there and forcing the business to close because of the damage. Its been 14 months since fire destroyed much of the Deerfield Lodge on Ski Run Blvd, the cause of which is still undetermined according to Chief Gareth Harris of Lake Valley Fire Department who was the investigator on the fire.
Give Blood, Get a t-shirt in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/23/2015 - 12:20pm
There will be a South Lake Tahoe community blood drive on Friday, October 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rec Center gym. Walk-ins are welcome.
All participants will receive a free t-shirt.
BloodSource is holding the blood drive to meet the community need for blood and blood products. The blood drive is sponsored by the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Bear and three cubs visit South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 6:23pm
A mother bear and her three cubs visited the campus of South Tahoe High on Monday, causing some excitement. Students said they saw the momma bear sit down while her cubs were playing around.
Nobody was ever in danger and the bears left several minutes after arriving.
The school contacted El Dorado County Animal Control for guidance in handling the situation. The School Resource Officer Andy Eissinger was on campus so they told Animal Control they didn't need to respond as there was no danger.
Fall Food Fest to benefit South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 7:23pm
Event Date:
October 10, 2015 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation once again presents their major fundraiser of the year, the Fall Food Fest, on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Lake Tahoe.
The popular event raises money for local schools.
Free prescription drug disposal day on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/20/2015 - 11:32pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department will be taking back unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, September 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Lira's Market in Meyers.
Take expired or unused drugs as the disposal site. No sharps will be accepted.
Prescription drug abuse continues to be a problem in the community, and removing unwanted containers of drugs from medicine cabinets will take them out of the hands of abusers.
Neighbors want South Lake Tahoe property gone
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 7:44am
Last week, South Tahoe Now carried a story about changes on the South Shore, businesses who were moving, starting or renovating.
Since that time, information has surfaced about one of the subjects, the Tahoe Pines Lodge.
New owner Darren Cobrae said he wanted to remodel the aging motel which has become home to long term renters. His plans for the property included adding two restaurants and retail space.
Community Carnival to raise funds for South Tahoe High yearbook
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 9:05pm
The inaugural South Tahoe Community Carnival will be held at the South Tahoe High School on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be games, prizes, a velcro wall, Sumo wrestling, performances, food, fun and school tours.
The carnival ill be set up at the school's softball field.
Last year, all students at South Tahoe High School were able to receive a free yearbook and they'd like to continue that tradition. All funds raised at the carnival go to support the STHS yearbook.
Woman arrested for auto theft in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/17/2015 - 3:16pm
The arrest of a 21-year-old transient in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday night follows a weekend where four cars were stolen and one was reported as missing.
As reported in South Tahoe Now, the cars were stolen from outside Domino's, Brother's Place, a Ruth Avenue business and a residence on Wiliam Avenue between Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12. In each case, the ignition keys had been left in the vehicle.
Kudos: South Lake Tahoe restaurants treat STHS teachers to fabulous lunch!
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 8:26pm
The South Tahoe High Booster Club would like to thank the restaurants who donated fabulous food for our teacher's Welcome Back to School luncheon.
Over 70 people enjoyed food donated by Getaway Cafe, MacDuffs Pub, Riva Grill, My Thai Cuisine and Samurai for the spread they put on.
The teachers are still talking about the great food!
Our generous South Shore community never ceases to amaze. Thank you!
Great Sierra River Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 5:11pm
Event Date:
September 19, 2015 - 9:00am This annual beach cleanup is in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup day. Be a part of the largest single-day cleanup effort in the Sierra, now in its 7th year! Join hundreds of volunteers this day in cleaning up the Lake Tahoe region in partnership with Clean Tahoe, Sierra Nevada Alliance, California Conservation Corps, Americorp, South Tahoe Refuse, and California Tahoe Conservancy.
More info at https://tahoecleanup.wordpress.com/
Location
All around Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Mrs. Heidel goes to Hollywood!
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 9:46pm
Well, she did it! South Tahoe High English Department Chair Bridey Heidel is heading south to The Ellen Show and Duran Duran!
South Tahoe Now shared her story a few weeks ago, and now her dream is coming true.
Changes in store for South Lake Tahoe businesses
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 10:32pm
South Lake Tahoe is continuing its renaissance with businesses undergoing changes with either complete makeovers, remodeling or demolition and rebuilding.
Over the past several months, South Tahoe Now has been highlighting all of the changes along the South Shore. But we're not done yet as the changes continue.
A whopper of a fish tops the scales during Kid's Fishing Derby
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 7:00pm
"I'm usually a bass fisherman," explained 11-year-old Casey Holden. "I only fish for trout during this derby."
The sixth grader from Fairfield-Suisun Valley Elementary had the catch of the day on Sunday during the 14th annual Moose Lodge Fishing Derby held at Lake Baron inside Tahoe Paradise Park. The first fish he reeled in was 3 lbs 7 oz after about 90 minutes of fishing. As soon as he got that one off the hook he cast another line and within a minute caught the one that ended up being the biggest of the day, a 7 lb 5 oz rainbow trout.
Canned food accepted at Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off for Christmas Cheer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2015 - 8:00pm
The 4th Annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off will be held on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. at the Recreation Complex on Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.
Admission to the event is free. Besides the few dozen local vendors and chili chefs, there will be free games and prizes for the kids, All attendees receive a free door prize ticket for all attendees.
Pickleball enthusiasts want courts inside SLT recreation center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2015 - 8:37pm
The tools are simple: A racket, a ball and a small net.
The rules are simple: Play singles or doubles on a 20 by 44 ft court. You use an underhand serve. Only serving team gets the points and the first team to 11 wins.
Who can play is simple: Everyone
Project in Incline Village to keep pedestrians safe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 2:44pm
Ten million dollars of Nevada state highway funds will be spent on pedestrian enhancements in the Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe areas over the next year.
The first $300,000 will be spent on a Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) project that began Tuesday that is relocating a crosswalk and adding safety signs on Highway 28 in the Incline Village.
Tahoe Chamber thanks sponsors and participants for Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 10:19am
WINERY/BREWERY/DISTILLERY: Andis Wine | Auriga Wine Cellars | Bella Grace Vineyards | Boeger Winery | Cold Water Brewery & Grill | Crystal Basin Cellars | Dry Diggings Distillery | FOLK Brewing Company - Kombucha on Tap | Great Basin Brewing Co. | Lava Cap Winery | Loomis Basin Brewing Co. | Madrona Vineyards | Nello Olivo Wines | Sierra Nevada Brewing Company | Stateline Brewery | Story Winery | Sugar Lille | Tahoe Blue Vodka | Tahoe Moonshine Distillery | Vino Noceto
South Tahoe High reunion to coincide with City's 50th Parade
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 8:55am
Event Date:
September 19, 2015 (All day)
South Tahoe High School alumni are having an "All Class Reunion" that will be held over the weekend of September 18-20, 2015 to coincide with the City's 50th Anniversary parade.
The reunion home base is the Knight's Inn (formerly Super 8 and the Sands Motel).
The weekend of celebration starts off with a meet-n-greet on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. with no-host cocktails and dinner following. During the day on Saturday the classes will participate in the City of South Lake Tahoe's parade which runs along Highway 50 from Al Tahoe Blvd to the Y, starting at 10 a.m.
Lake Tahoe concert and event schedule for September
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 10:15pm
Events include Sample the Sierra, The Sternwheeler Races, The +Ironman Triathlon in Lake Tahoe, The Reebook Spartan World championships, +TrailsAndVistas concert and hiking experience, and Oktoberfest 2015.
Notable Concerts
Skid Row and Sammy Hagar #LaborDay weekend in #LakeTahoe, plus Eric Burdon and the Animals, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Andre Nikatina and Rappin 4Tay with The iinTerCepTerz and DeeDay the Scorpion, plus two big festivals in the area:
Pair arrested on suspicion of burglarizing vacation home
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 9:02pm
Two South Lake Tahoe men were arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of entering a vacation home rental and burglarizing it.
On August 31, 2015 at 12:46 a.m., an officer with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department was on patrol when he observed two men carrying items out of a vacation home on D Street, right across the street where the two suspects live.
Kudos: Mt. Tallac High thanks community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 2:22pm
It is with the greatest joy, respect and admiration that I thank the 33
business owners/managers, South Tahoe Refuse, city council, service
organizations, fire department, forest service, community college, hospital
staff, district staff, news reporters and community members who attended the
Mt. Tallac High School community meet and greet!
The experience was amazing! Our students felt valued, excited and pleasantly
surprised by the community’s interest in their future plans and needs. We
can’t wait to work with each and everyone one of you who attended!
Community greets students at Mt. Tallac High School
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2015 - 11:06pm
"This makes us feel really good," said Mt. Tallac High School teacher Mr. Romer. He was talking about the community members who attended the school's Open House on Monday, the first day of classes for the 75 students who attend Mt. Tallac.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Department hosts first responder training class
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2015 - 7:57pm
The South lake Tahoe Fire Department will provide a first responder training class called STAT; South Tahoe Action Teams, this Thursday, September 3rd. STAT is modeled after CERT; Community Emergency Response Team, held in other cities.
This program is designed to incorporate trained citizens in the field with the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and other first responders during times of crisis. This is the first program of its kind in the Tahoe Basin.
South Tahoe Public Utility District to install 72 new fire hydrants
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/29/2015 - 8:24pm
Construction action on the corner of Black Bart Avenue and Pioneer Trail has had many people curious since this is normally a quiet spot, and has been since the post office left his location years ago.
South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is having 72 new fire hydrants installed on the South Shore and their property at this corner is the staging area for the contractor on the project, White Rock Construction.
South Tahoe Vikings falls short in game against El Dorado
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/29/2015 - 8:23am
With an early 12-0 lead, the South Tahoe Vikings under first year head coach Louis Franklin were commanding before a home town crowd on Friday night.
That lead fell away in the 4th quarter and a late comeback fell short. The Vikings lost 35-32.
South Tahoe hosted the El Dorado Cougars in a non-conference game in their annual match-up before the season gets started.
First phase of condo project at Stateline set to begin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/28/2015 - 3:52pm
Now that the last remaining building along the north side of Highway 50 between Friday Avenue and the Chateau at Heavenly Village is gone, crews have been preparing the space for what is going to be known as Zalanta Resort at the Village.
The first phase of this condominium project will begin as soon as building permits are issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe.
New bleachers at South Tahoe High ready for home opener, almost
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 10:12pm
The new half-million dollar bleachers at South Tahoe High should be ready for Friday night's home opener between the South Tahoe Vikings and the El Dorado Cougars.
While the press box is in, and the seats are ready, the perimeter of the stands was fenced off on Thursday afternoon. School officials on site at the time said "all should be ready to go by game time."
Summer rainstorms and state regulations for school bleachers held up the process which began right after June, 2015's graduation ceremony.
SLEDNET investigation lands seven in jail on drug charges
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 4:11pm
Drug task force agents investigating the alleged sales and use of illegal narcotics in the South Lake Tahoe city limits arrested seven adults and confiscated drugs and paraphernalia.
Agents from the South Lake El Dorado Narcotic Enforcement Task Team (SLEDNET) served a search warrant at a home located in the 800 block of Tallac Road on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
Inside the home, they found 11 adults, seven of them who claimed to reside at the location.
South Tahoe High teacher attempting to meet Duran Duran
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 11:48pm
Popular South Tahoe High English teacher Bridey Heidel is trying to attract the attention of musicians Duran Duran and television host Ellen DeGeneres.
Why you ask?
To understand we need to take a step back in time to the year 1983 when a young Bridey was in 7th grade. She had found the band Duran Duran at a very difficult time in her young life and they helped her cope with a life full of trauma as well as moving from town to town. By the time she graduated high school she had been in 26 schools.
Opinion: Education is key to Lake Tahoe's Bear-Trash problem
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/23/2015 - 10:19pmAs people move into bear country the bears learn that people has tasty food, even if its not exactly what they should be eating. They also learn that people leave this tasty food out where they can easily find it, in trash cans in front of homes and in big dumpsters at restaurants, motels and timeshares.
Stand up for Cancer event raising money for South Lake Tahoe Cancer League
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/23/2015 - 7:48pm
Event Date:
September 12, 2015 - 9:00am
Paddle all day long on September 12 in memory of a loved one who died of cancer, someone who survived cancer, or just to support the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League.
Stand Up for Cancer will raise funds for the league which is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that offers grants and transportation to local cancer patients. The event is supported by SUP Paddle South Lake Tahoe
Mt. Tallac engaging students with enterprising spirit; Community invited to Meet & Greet
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/21/2015 - 9:29pm
The students at Mt. Tallac High School may not be experiencing the traditional path to graduation, but they are now going to experience a new one focused on work ethic and careers.
The dynamic duo team of Holly Greenough and Amy Jackson are beginning Phase Two of what they started last year, a program that takes students from school to career. The students that attend Mt. Tallac are the ones that stay in town, unlike others who take the college path and leave town and start a career and families elsewhere.
South Lake Tahoe man accused of sex crimes against disabled child
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/20/2015 - 4:09pm
South Lake Tahoe resident Allan Delisle was arrested on Thursday, August 19 on several sex crime charges.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) took the 69-year-old man into custody after obtaining a warrant. He has been charged with the crimes of lewd and lascivious acts with a child, oral copulation of a child under 16 years old, oral copulation of a child by force, and oral copulation of a victim with a mental disability.
Delisle is currently in the El Dorado County Jail on $1 million bail hold.
South Lake Tahoe paddle boarders honor Deputy Francies
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 9:44pm
"Although he was off duty, Deputy Carlos Francies died doing what he was sworn to do: putting himself in harm's way to protect the life of another." Those were the words of Robin Bender as she spoke to the crowd gathered at El Dorado Beach and Lakeview Commons to remember Francies who drowned in Lake Tahoe on August 13.
Bender, the CFO of South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle, along with owner Chris Brackett, spoke, and Sammantha Bender sang as people with their paddle boards headed off shore to have a paddle-out, the surfing tradition that honors the life of a fallen comrade.
Memorial Paddle Out to be held in deputy's honor at El Dorado Beach
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 12:40pm
In honor of Contra Costa County Sheriff's Deputy Carlos Francies, the man who lost his life while trying to save another person in the water at El Dorado Beach, South Tahoe Standup Paddle will be holding a Memorial Paddle-Out on Wednesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of the normal Wednesday night SUP series, the paddling community will be holding the paddle-out but those that want to stay on the shore are welcome to participate as well.
Meet at El Dorado Beach or on the water at 6:30 p.m.
Barton Ranch in South Lake Tahoe set for demolition
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 10:07pm
In what many locals was hoping wouldn't be the case, the Barton Ranch in South Lake Tahoe is set for demolition.
Family members who own the land and the buildings have spent years trying to get to this point in order to remove what they say is a dangerous set of buildings that have caused problems with vandals and vagrants.
On Tuesday, employees of Allied Environmental, Inc of Shingle springs were on site to remove asbestos in preparation for demolition.
Historic Tahoe Trout Farm faced with off-site sign challenge
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 8:24pm
The year was 1946. The President was Harry S. Truman, "It's a Wonderful Life" was in the theaters and a stamp cost three cents. It was also the year the Tahoe Trout Farm opened in South Lake Tahoe.
This business, located off of Lake Tahoe Blvd on Blue Lake Avenue, was the topic of the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission's meeting on August 13.
In an effort to "Clean Up Highway 50," the City's sign ordinance is meant to get rid of the blight and unattractive signage that visitors and locals see each day they travel the main artery through town.
Douglas County Commissioners fund Genoa Main Street Wi-Fi Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 5:38pm
If you've been to the Town of Genoa you know how challenging it can be to access the internet and check your email due to spotty, at best, reception. This will be a thing of the past as the town just received $20,000 from the Douglas County Commissions on August 6 to fund their Main Street Wi-Fi Project.
El Dorado County man pleads guilty to embezzling $400,000
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 5:30pm
El Dorado Hills resident Jeffrey Lamson, 51, pleaded guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a scheme to embezzle money from his former employer.
According to court documents, from at least 2009 through 2011, Lamson embezzled over $400,000 from a company located in Placer and Sacramento Counties while he served that company as controller. Lamson used company funds to make unauthorized payments to himself and others and made payments to a fictitious vendor, controlled by Lamson, for services that were never performed.
Live at Lakeview announces last two concerts of season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 8:54pm
Scott Pemberton returns to Live at Lakeview for a rockin’ performance on Thursday, August 20, 2015.
“There was no question that we had to bring Scott Pemberton back for another season of Live at Lakeview. Nobody shreds the guitar like this guy,” states Leslie Schultz of On Course Events. “There are only two shows left in the season and we saved some heavy hitters for the end!”
Tahoe Transportation District appoints Russell Nygaard as Transportation Capital Program Manager
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 7:58pm
The Tahoe Transportation District recently appointed Russ Nygaard as transportation capital program manager to oversee the planning, design and execution of the agency's capital projects.
With 26 years engineering experience in transportation and bridge projects, Nygaard will perform project management duties and assist with funding procurement and budget maintenance while ensuring all federal requirements are met and executed on schedule.
Thrill seekers descend upon South Lake Tahoe for unique race
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 7:44pm
Thrill seekers, endurance athletes, and medical providers are gearing up for Primal Quest Lake Tahoe, a non-stop, unsupported race that attracts adventurers from Truckee to as far as New Zealand. The multi-sport expedition begins on the South Shore at Lake Tahoe August 19 or 20 and spans more than 450 miles of rugged terrain throughout the Sierra Nevada.
