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Super Scooper back at Lake Tahoe Airport after helping fire
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/31/2015 - 8:02pmSmokey Bear visited the new Forest Service firefighting aircraft "Super Scooper" at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
During the Kyburz Fire last week, the new addition to the Forest Service was able to drop 36,000 gallons of water at the front line of the fire, helping to keep it under 75 acres.
Each drop of the plane puts 1,600 gallons of water on the fire. The first load for the Kyburz Fire came out of Lake Tahoe, and the rest were from Union Valley Reservoir which was closest to the fire.
Mother and kids rescued on Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/31/2015 - 6:54pmThe Coast Guard and multiple agencies rescued three people Wednesday evening after they were reported missing on Lake Tahoe.
At 9:45 p.m., Coast Guard Sector San Francisco Command Center watchstanders received notification from Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe that a 31-year-old female and her two children were missing and were last seen drifting on a raft in Meeks Bay.
The Sector San Francisco Command Center issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and launched a rescue boatcrew from Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Keys Association unveiling plans to fight aquatic weeds
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 11:17am
Event Date:
August 11, 2015 - 6:00pm The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association will host an expert panel and public workshop on August 11 on their plan to fight aquatic invasive weeds, which will be the best opportunity for interested community members to learn more about the problem and proposed solution.
Location
South Tahoe Public Utility District
1275 Meadow Crest Drive
United States
See map: Google Maps
Regan Beach community meeting unveils top three plans
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/29/2015 - 3:02pmThree preliminary design concepts for Regan Beach were presented at a community meeting in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday.
Almost 50 people attended the meeting, giving their input on the three choices. The engaged group gave Design Workshop, the company providing the redesign concepts, a lot of input on all three plans.
Hard Rock water leak less than first reported
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 10:27pmAs reported on South Tahoe Now Friday, the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe shut down their pool due to a large leak which was releasing chlorinated water into the soil.
The initial leak had been discovered on Thursday, and the pool and pump were shut down until it could be determined where the problem was located.
Washoe Meadows State Park Clean Up
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 5:57pm
Event Date:
August 8, 2015 - 9:00am Who? American Conservation Experience Americorps member Sarah Markowitz, Tahoe Area Sierra Club, Clean Tahoe, Washoe Meadows Community and YOU
What? Wear comfortable walking shoes and use sunscreen. Snacks, water, gloves, and trash bags will be provided.
When? Saturday August 8th from 9 a.m.-Noon
Where? Meet at the Lake Tahoe Blvd entrance to Washoe Meadows State Park near Tahoe Mountain Rd. to pick up instructions and supplies and sign in
Location
Washoe Meadows State Park
Lake Tahoe Blvd.
near Tahoe Mountain Rd.
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 27 - August 1
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LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
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El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
7/19
1:45 p.m. - Coroner's Investigation - Herbert Ave - A82-YEAR-OLD FEMALE WAS LOCATED DECEASED AT HER RESIDENCE. NO SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES WERE NOTED DURING THE INITIAL INVESTIGATION.
Tahoe's Search and Rescue team responds to 150-200 calls a year
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/26/2015 - 8:24pmYou're hiking along the trails of Lake Tahoe, fall and break your ankle. How do you get to the hospital? You're exploring the valleys and canyons of the Sierra, it gets dark and you don't know where you are. How do you get to safety? You've fallen on the slippery rocks of a waterfall and can't get out. Who do you call?
El Dorado Search and Rescue (SAR) is the answer to all of these questions and dozens more. Annually, the volunteers and deputies that make up SAR handle between 150 and 200 calls in the county portion of the Tahoe basin (AKA the east slope).
Training the next generation of wildland firefighters
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/26/2015 - 1:56pmKyburz Fire 667 personnel. Lowell Fire 771 personnel. Washington Fire 1,113 personnel.
These recent fires in the forests near Lake Tahoe have had hundreds of fire fighters on the ground, digging fire lines, cutting down trees and putting out fires. It's not an easy job, the hours are sometimes endless or never enough. But those that do it, love it.
The U.S. Forest Service has been training the next front line of defense against forest fires.
Children's Environmental Science Day 2015
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/25/2015 - 8:56pmEvent Date:
August 2, 2015 - 12:30pm
The public is invited to the 16th annual Children's Environmental Science Day presented by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center on Sunday, August 2 at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will continue until 3:30 p.m., with a free Mumbo Gumbo concert at 4:00 p.m.
Water leak at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe shuts down swimming pool
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/24/2015 - 5:16pmThe swimming pool at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe has been shut down due to a water leak.
During a routine inspection by the Douglas County Environmental Health Department on Thursday, it was discovered that there was a possible leak at the outdoor pool according to Ray Gentry, head of security at the South Shore casino. He said they didn't know the nature, or the source, so they notified The Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP) on Thursday afternoon.
2015 State of the Lake report released: A bluer lake is from reduced algae
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 9:23pmScientists have determined that Lake Tahoe’s iconic blueness is most strongly related to algae, not clarity. In a report released today from the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, researchers found the lower the algal concentration, the bluer the lake.
In the “Tahoe: State of the Lake Report 2015” report, research shows clarity is controlled by sediment. Blueness is controlled by algal concentration, which in turn is driven by the level of nutrients available to the algae.
"Super Scooper" based in South Lake Tahoe being used in Kyburz Fire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 6:32pmOn Monday, the U.S. Forest Service welcomed a Bombardier CL415 firefighting aircraft to the South Lake Tahoe. On Friday, it is already seeing action after being called out to the Kyburz Fire burning just west of Lake Tahoe.
Kyburz Fire now 98% contained; 75 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 2:41pmThe Kyburz Fire is burning about 25 miles west of South Lake Tahoe. It has burned both sides of Highway 50 near and around the American River. It started on Highway 50 near Whitehall.
10 a.m. update 7/27/15:
The Sand Flat Campground has reopened as firefighters can almost total control of the fire lines. They now have 98% of the fire contained.
An updated infrared look at the scene has again reduced the amount burned to 75 acres.
They will not be updating the fire command website after Tuesday as they transfer o a forest Type 4 organization.
Mandatory meeting for Fall Fire Academy applicants at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 11:41pmEvent Date:
August 5, 2015 - 6:00pm
Students who want to apply for admission to the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy at Lake Tahoe Community College for Fall 2015 must attend a mandatory orientation meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Board/Aspen Room on campus.
Reservations are not required for this meeting, and anyone interested in the program is welcome to attend. Based on student demand, there may be a random lottery for available seats in the Fire Academy. Students will not be eligible for the lottery unless they attend this orientation meeting.
"Super Scooper" based at South Lake Tahoe airport
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 4:42pmThe final celebrity jets were taking off from South Lake Tahoe Tuesday, just as the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) welcomed in a Bombardier CL415 firefighting aircraft.
Nicknamed "Super Scooper" because it can scoop up 1,600 gallons of water from a lake and drop it on the front lines of a fire.
Triple Crown of Bartending competition continues: Speed, Style & Flair
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 10:09pmEvent Date:
July 26, 2015 - 12:00pm
FNCTN and Tahoe Blue Vodka’s Triple Crown of Bartending competitions continue on Sunday, July 26th at Steamers Bar & Grill from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
“The 4th Annual Bloody Mary Competition was well attended and lot of fun. Turn 3 took home the judges choice after a tie-breaker round and Cold Water Brewery was awarded the peoples choice,“ said Matt Levitt of Tahoe Blue Vodka. “I am looking forward to seeing what kind of flair the bartenders are bringing this time around.”
New campsites, bike path and entrance for Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 9:51pmThe U.S. Forest Service will begin the first phase of their retrofitting of the Camp Richardson campground on July 21, something that has been in the planning stages since 2009.
During this first phase, they will remove approximately 250 trees in the campground on the north side of Highway 89. This portion of the project will last about two weeks. Work will be completed on this side of Highway 89 in October.
Phase two on the south side of Highway 89 is anticipated to begin in September 2015 and be finished by June 2016.
Beach Wrestling Championships this weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 9:10pmEvent Date:
July 25, 2015 - 11:00am
Beach wrestling has made it to South Lake Tahoe and everyone is invited to participate. Local wrestling coaches Ryan Wallace and Dave Borges are putting on a first for the area, the Inaugural Beach Wrestling Tournament will be held on the El Dorado Beach at Lakeview Commons on Saturday, July 25, 2015.
South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle and the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe are sponsoring the event which gets under way at high noon. Registration and weigh-ins begin at 11 a.m.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 20 - July 25
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Long Term Projects
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care breaks ground on new home
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/16/2015 - 11:41pmTom and Cheryl Millham have been operating Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) out of their home since 1978. Since then, they've treated over 22,000 animals, released over 14,000 rehabilitated animals back into the wild, have a volunteer crew of 2,000 people, and train 50 to 100 new volunteers annually.
Lane closures at bottom of Spooner Summit next week
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Nighttime lane closures will be in place over the coming week on South Carson Street and U.S. 50 near Spooner junction for the Nevada Department of Transportation’s Carson City Freeway project.
Lane closures and reduced speed limits will be in place on both South Carson Street and U.S. 50 in the Spooner junction area beginning Sunday, June 19 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The closures are anticipated to last for approximately one week.
Partnership and collaboration crucial to solving Tahoe’s problems
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History shows time and time again our greatest accomplishments at Lake Tahoe are achieved when people work together. In the past, Tahoe was known as a place where unproductive interactions between stakeholders led to a stunning decay in our environment and our economic vitality, creating a region that seemed frozen in time.
We face major environmental challenges at Tahoe, including the uncertainties of climate change. And as Albert Einstein said, “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”
Rare water spout on Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 9:29amLake Tahoe was treated to a rare weather occurrence Wednesday night as a water spout formed along the west shore of the lake.
The water spout, essentially a very weak tornado over water, formed near the mouth of Emerald Bay just after 9 p.m., according to Brett Kendall, brewmaster at nearby FOLK Brewing Co., who snapped a picture of the aqueous twister from the lake’s east shore.
Congress Introduces Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 11:51pmThis week, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency voiced its strong support for legislation to reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act that has been introduced in Congress by Tahoe’s Senate delegation.
Sponsored by U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-Nevada) along with Harry Reid (D-Nevada), Dianne Feinstein (D-California), and Barbara Boxer (D-California), the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act would authorize up to $415 million in federal funding over 10 years to help continue critical environmental restoration work at Lake Tahoe.
Live at Lakeview returns to the beach with Fish out of Water
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 11:28pmEvent Date:
July 16, 2015 - 4:30pm
This Thursday, Fish Out of Water make their Live at Lakeview debut and aim to command the senses, move the masses, and leave you contemplating love, life, and everything in between.
“It’s as if Led Zeppelin, Bootsie Collins, Bob Marley, and Ice Berg Slim were wrapped up into one bad-ass persona.” Griffith Jackson - Sacramento News & Review
San Diego’s premier rock, funk, reggae and hip-hop specialists, Fish Out of Water, will take the stage from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. with local reggae band, Taking Root opening up the show at 4:30 p.m.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 12-18
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 7:39amLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Live at Lakeview moved tonight due to anticipated thunderstorms
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Due to a forecasted 80% chance of thunderstorms today, Live at Lakeview will be held inside Tep’s Villa Roma’s banquet room from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. World’s Finest, a 5-piece Americana band with a ska twist will perform for Live at Lakeview’s
3rd week in the series with MerryGold opening the show at 7:00 p.m. Admission for this 21+ show will be $5, which will go to the entertainment.
Is drought over soon? Major El Niño gaining steam
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/09/2015 - 7:07amAs Pacific Ocean temperatures continue to warm and trade winds shift, federal scientists now say that the El Niño weather event that’s emerging could be one of the strongest on record.
South Lake Tahoe now has Venetian gondola service in the Keys
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:46pmEvent Date:
July 16, 2015 - 4:00pm
Imagine gliding through the water while a gondolier serenades you and a loved one as you enjoy wine and the nearby sights. You may have pictured a scene in Venice, Italy, but this is now a reality in Lake Tahoe with new South Shore business Tahoe Amore, a Venetian gondola company offering tours through the Tahoe Keys.
Tahoe Amore will celebrate a ribbon cutting with Tahoe Chamber on July 16 at 4 p.m. in the Tahoe Keys Marina.
Disaster Declaration for parts of Douglas County
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9:20 p.m. update 7/8/15
Approximately 141 homes have water and structural damage after Wednesday's flooding in the Stephanie and Johnson Lane areas of Douglas County. It is unknown how many homes may have landscape damage.
No injuries have been reported.
Douglas County has activated a flood hot line for residents who have been affected by the flooding. The number to call is (775) 782-6262 or visit douglasflood2015@gmail.com.
Flash floods in Douglas County; Sand bags available in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 6:22pmDouglas County Emergency Management is currently working on managing the storms that are currently passing through Douglas County. Areas of concern are the flood prone areas of the Fish Springs, Johnson Lane, Foothill Road and Topaz Ranch Estates.
Current road closures at this time in Douglas County are East Valley Road near Eldon Way in the Johnson Lane area. Precautions should be taken when driving along roads that have steep embankments alongside such as SR207 Kingsbury Grade for falling rocks and debris.
Construction on Sierra Tract Erosion Control Project to start soon
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 10:57pmThere were just a few residents in attendance at Tuesday's construction kickoff meeting about the City of South Lake Tahoe's Sierra Tract Erosion Control Project, Phases 3 & 4. The project will reduce erosion and sediment discharges in to the Upper Truckee River and Lake Tahoe.
City planners and the contractor were on hand to present the building schedule and explain what residents will experience over the next two building seasons.
Nevada joins lawsuit challenging expanded federal authority over waters
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 7:31pmNevada and 12 other states took swift action Monday to challenge an Obama administration rule expanding the federal government’s authority over non-navigational waters.
The suit, joined by Attorney General Adam Laxalt with the blessing of Gov. Brian Sandoval, was filed in federal court in the southeastern district of North Dakota on the same day a final rule expanding the definition of “Waters in the United States” was published in the Federal Register.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 29 - July 2
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Due to the increase of travelers expected in the Lake Tahoe basin, all road work projects will end for the week on Thursday, July 2.
On the South Shore:
Drones disrupting fire fighting efforts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 12:00amTwice in the last week, people flying drones disrupted wildfire operations in Southern California, causing federal, state and local wildfire managers to come out with a warning to the public, "Do not fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within or near wildfires."
Crews at nine small lightning caused fires near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2015 - 2:35pmThere are nine small lightning caused fires currently burning in or around the Lake Tahoe Basin, the largest one is one-half acre in size.
Staff from the U.S. Forest Service is at each scene with firefighters from the Tahoe-Douglas and North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection Districts, working to extinguish them. Most of the fires are single-tree fires with some ground fire.
Winds are calm, and the Lake Tahoe Basin received substantial rainfall in the area of the fire starts, so the rate of spread is low.
Multiple Fires sparked In Carson Valley; 7,000 without power
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/27/2015 - 8:30pm9:00 p.m. update:
This just in from the Douglas County Sheriff's Department: On June 27, 2015, at approximately 6:17 p.m., the East Fork Fire District in Douglas County responded to a report of several wildland fires along the east side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
There have been reports of six fires along the west side of the Carson Valley.
East Fork Fire, along with the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have responded to the multiple fires and are working to access each of the fires.
Learn about Sierra Tract Erosion Control Project at public kick off meeting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/27/2015 - 4:32pmEvent Date:
June 30, 2015 - 6:00pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is holding a "Kick-off Meeting" for the Sierra Tract Erosion Control Project, Phase 3 and 4, on June 30, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center gym located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Construction of the project is scheduled to commence in early July, 2015 and continue throughout the 2015 and 2016 summer construction seasons. The construction contractor for the project will be available to answer questions regarding construction activities and schedule.
West Nile Virus found in El Dorado County bird
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/27/2015 - 3:43pmA 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.
Race the Lake of the Sky paddle board race this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2015 - 10:49pmEvent Date:
June 27, 2015 (All day)
Lakeview Commons will be packed full of vendors, stand up paddle board racers, and excitement this weekend as South Tahoe Standup Paddle hosts the annual Race the Lake of the Sky.
This family friendly event attracts some of the world’s best athletes and has become known as the must attend flat water SUP race in the country.
The weekend races include a short course, long distance, team relay, grom races and the SUP Cross Sprint course as well as a race.
Saturday's schedule:
6:00 a.m. – On site event registration opens
Drought, fires and sage grouse dominate Western Governor’s meeting
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The long-range forecast doesn’t bode well for the interior West as it chokes on a fourth year of drought and smoke from wildfires.
With the fire season ramping up and temperatures starting to soar, drought and fire dominated the discussion at the Western Governors’ Association annual meeting being held this week at Incline Village on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
Gov. Brian Sandoval, who has chaired the group for the past year, made drought his signature initiative, bringing together water experts and managers to develop best practices for water management and drought preparation.
Two South Lake Tahoe women win TRPA Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/25/2015 - 7:56amRebecca Bryson and Joy Barney of the South Shore were honored for their work in local schools that resulted in progress and environmental improvements in the Lake Tahoe region.
During Wednesday's Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Governing Board meeting, the two South Shore women were given the Lake Spirit award along with a family and person from the North Shore. The award has been given to "real people making real progress" at restoring Lake Tahoe since 2011.
Washington Fire now 56% contained; 17,787 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/23/2015 - 10:13pm6:00 p.m. update 6/29/15
Firefighters made a lot of progress on the fire lines at the Washington Fire south of Markleeville on Monday, gaining containment of 56% of the perimeter. So far, 17,787 acres have burned.
The lightning caused fire grew quickly a week ago, from 30 acres on June 19 to 6,500 acres by June 21.
At one time, over 1,100 fire personnel were working on suppression of the fire. Those numbers were reduced today to 860 as containment grew.
Top 13 Reasons South Lake Tahoe is the Place to be this Summer
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1. It is SO much cooler than the valley. With nights in the 40s and days in the 70s and 80s, it’s the perfect spot to cool off!
2. Yes, our beautiful lake is a little lower, but with a depth of 1,644’, a loss of one foot over the next 4 months really isn’t that much. There is still lots of water left to play in!
3. This is a great time to explore the other water sport options since it may not be perfect for motorboats and jet skis. Plenty of places to rent kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.
Emergency preparedness: Are you ready for a fire?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/23/2015 - 6:52pmMarkleville residents are faced with the possibility of having to evacuate if the Washington Fire comes towards their town.
Skyland residents recently took part in a neighborhood fire drill, being told they had to evacuate their homes in 10 minutes.
What would yo take?
That plan should start now, before you are faced with that time of fear and panic.
Prepare a 'Disaster Preparedness Kit.' Items in this kit should last you and your family for three days:
Ready to Run?
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Event Date:
July 8, 2015 - 6:00pm
Running has advantages. It burns more calories per minute than walking. It’s a powerful stress reducer. Running also reduces the risk for heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and depression. If you’re active and want to try this vigorous exercise, here’s where to start.
Your “Sweet Spot”
Proper running technique is more important than shoes! Try running barefoot. Where your foot lands, usually between your heel and fore-foot, is your “sweet spot.” Land on your sweet spot, roll forward, and push off. Now, try with shoes.
The Right Shoe
League to Save Lake Tahoe - Eyes on the Lake Training
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 4:23pm
Event Date:
July 15, 2015 - 5:30pm Aquatic invasive plants are threatening Lake Tahoe! The League to Save Lake Tahoe needs everyone's help to prevent the spread of these pesky invaders.
'Eyes on the Lake' is the League's volunteer program to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive plants in Tahoe’s waters. If you are a water lover in Tahoe (SCUBA diver, paddler, swimmer, beach goer, or boater) and want to help ensure Lake Tahoe’s waters stay clear and pristine, then 'Eyes on the Lake' is for you.
Volunteers will learn how to identify plants in the classroom and in the field. Help protect the Lake while you play.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 21 - June 27
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Here is a list of road projects around the Lake Tahoe basin.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the junction with State Route 89 to 2nd Street in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday for gas line relocation work. Eastbound motorists can also expect the right shoulder closed at the same location from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for trenching.
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