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Kirkwood opens for 2020/21 season, Heavenly expands to Nevada side
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/05/2020 - 1:41pm
In a year filled uncertainties and safety mandates, many have been anxiously awaiting the ski season at Lake Tahoe. Heavenly Mountain Resort opened last week, and now their sister Vail property, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, has opened.
As long as allowed, Kirkwood's winter operating plan is focused on comprehensive safety protocols, Kirkwood opened Friday with more than 180 acres of beginner, intermediate and advanced terrain.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care membership drive helps feed bears and other animals in their care
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 3:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The three cubs who arrived at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care in March are thriving at their new, temporary home.
Two months of concerts kick off August 1 at Vahalla Boathouse Theater
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 11:05pm
For the next two months, the Valhalla Boathouse Theater at the Tallac Historic Site in South Lake tahoe will be home to several concerts, starting August 1.
Second bird in El Dorado County tests positive for West Nile Virus
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 7:13pm
Another bird found in El Dorado County has tested positive for West Nile virus, the second so far for the County in 2018. The first one was in South Lake Tahoe and this one is on the west slope.
Bird in South Lake Tahoe tests positive for West Nile Virus
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/22/2018 - 8:15pm
The first El Dorado County case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in South Lake Tahoe. County health officials received confirmation this week that a Stellar Jay found on May 7 has tested positive for the virus.
This bird was the first one for the county in 2018. Besides El Dorado COunty, West Nile virus activity in dead birds has been reported in two other California counties, San Mateo and Santa Clara.
Rudolph "Rudy" Pakes, Sr. June 4, 1926 ~ February 14, 2018
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 5:07pm
Rudolph M. Pakes Sr, 91, passed away peacefully and with grace in his home on February 14, 2018 his family by his side.
Rudy was born on June 4, 1926 in Belle Valley, Ohio. His parents Andrew Pakes and Susan Krempasky immigrated from what was then Czechoslovakia for the promise of the “American Dream.” They met and married in Belle Valley, where Andrew worked in the coalmines. Rudy had 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He had a wonderful childhood in Ohio, all of his siblings attended K-12 in a one-room schoolhouse.
Second bird in El Dorado County tests positive for West Nile Virus
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/22/2017 - 8:03pm
A bird found on the west slope of El Dorado County has tested positive for West Nile virus, the second for 2017. The bird found near Garden Valley, an Acorn Woodpecker, was tested on September 29 and county health officials just received confirmation this week it had the virus.
To date there have been 463 dead birds to test positive in 38 counties in California. Nearby Sacramento has had 86 birds and Placer County, three birds.
Bird found in South Lake Tahoe tests positive for West Nile virus
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/11/2017 - 3:15pm
The first El Dorado County case of West Nile virus was confirmed in South Lake Tahoe. County health officials received confirmation this week that a Stellar Jay found on July 31 has tested positive for the virus.
So far this year, West Nile virus activity has been reported in 28 California counties, including neighboring Sacramento and Placer counties. There have been four human cases of the virus reported from Kings, Kern, San Bernardino
and Los Angeles counties.
Squirrel hunter accidentally shoots and kills wife in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/28/2016 - 10:46pm
A Sacramento man out squirrel hunting with his wife on Monday accidentally shot and killed her.
Lee Lao called 911 about 5:15 p.m. to report that he shot his wife, Mee Vang, while squirrel hunting in the 10500 block of Wentworth Springs Road in Stumpy Meadows, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office said.
Deputies and emergency personnel arrived and Lao led them to Vang’s location where it was confirmed she had succumbed to her injuries.
Lao was detained and has been cooperating in the investigation. He was released without criminal charges, at this time.
Bird found to have first case of West Nile Virus in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 2:25pm
El Dorado County health officials have received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that a dead bird found in the Placerville area has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first for 2016. The bird, a Western Scrub Jay, was found on August 23, 2016. There have been no reported cases of human infection with West Nile virus this year in El Dorado County.
Flea from chipmunk at Fallen Leaf Lake tests positive for plague
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/07/2016 - 6:28pm
A flea from a Yellow pine chipmunk in the Tahoe area has tested positive for plague according to El Dorado County health officials. The flea was sampled from one of three rodents trapped in the Fallen Leaf Campground area during routine plague surveillance May 18, 2016.
USFS to close some sites in South Lake Tahoe to address plague issue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 1:02pm
Tallac Historic Site, Kiva Beach, Valhalla and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center will all be closed on Wednesday so the U.S. Forest Service can conduct pesticide treatments to reduce the risk of plague. The Pope-Baldwin Bike Trail will remain open, but signs will be posted where the trail crosses closed sites.
The gates to these areas will close on Tuesday evening, September 15 at 7 p.m. and likely reopen on Thursday morning, September 17.
Squirrel tests positive for plague in South Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 3:20pm
A California ground squirrel found dead at Kiva Beach picnic area on August 17 has tested positive for plague.
El Dorado County health officials were notified by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that the squirrel tested positive for plague on September 2.
The squirrel had been sent for testing to the state laboratory.
Warning signs have been posted in the affected area and individuals are advised to report any dead or sick rodents. Health officials are not aware of human contact with the squirrel.
West Nile Virus found in El Dorado County bird
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/27/2015 - 2:43pm
A bird found in the El Dorado Hills area of the county tested positive for West Nile Virus this week.
The bird, a Western Scrub Jay, was found on June 16 and is the first bird of the year to be found to have the virus. So far this year, West Nile virus activity has been reported in 26 California counties, including neighboring Sacramento and Placer counties.
No human cases of the virus have been reported in California thus far in 2015.
Mother bear and cub set free in foothills above Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/16/2013 - 2:25am
Two Sierra Nevada black bears, a mother and her cub, were released in the foothills in Douglas County near Kingsbury Grade Thursday night after being caught by Nevada Division of Wildlife officials earlier that morning.
Film festival brings adventure storytellers to MontBleu
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 5:00amWhat do a miniature helicopter, a near-suicidal descent down Mount Denali's South Face and a birdman in a flying squirrel suit have in common? They're all featured in Saturday's Tahoe Adventure ...
Film festival brings adventure storytellers to MontBleu
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 5:00amWhat do a miniature helicopter, a near-suicidal descent down Mount Denali's South Face and a birdman in a flying squirrel suit have in common? They're all featured in Saturday's Tahoe Adventure ...
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Oct. 25-31
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 8:22pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This week's report is for the week of Oct. 24-30.
2012 OLYMPICS | Douglas wins gymnastics all-around title, giving her 2nd gold
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 10:09amLONDON (AP) - Might be time to get Gabby Douglas a new nickname.Olympic champ might work.Known as "The Flying Squirrel," Douglas won the women's all-around title Thursday night, becoming the thi...
Fall officially arrives next week What does autumn in Lake Tahoe ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 11:50amFall In Tahoe. Fall is in the air leaves now turning bright. Squirrel's are hoarding pinecones and songbirds are taking flight ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../fall-officially-arrives-next-week-w......
