Highway 50 in the 1960s had stoplight islands mounted in the center of the roadway, despite being in snow country. The Flying A service station exists today as Tahoe Tom’s. Also, the large tree at still stands. All overhead wires and power poles were removed after the city of South Lake Tahoe incorporated in 1965. […]
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By Susan Wood ALPINE MEADOWS – There’s something about running water when it’s time to chill and go with the flow of life. And that flow may involve a cold drink on a warm summer day with picturesque surroundings. That’s a key reward involved in a stay at the River Ranch Lodge on Highway 89 […]
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By Megan McArdle, Bloomberg California is suffering an epic drought. It’s not the worst drought the state has ever had, but it’s certainly the worst drought the state has ever had while housing tens of millions of residents and containing a significant fraction of U.S. agricultural production. And there’s some suggestion that this may be […]
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By Susan Suleiman, University of California Carpeting the high valleys of Yosemite and other parts of the Sierra Nevada, mountain meadows are more than an iconic part of the California landscape. The roughly 17,000 high altitude meadows help regulate the release of Sierra snow melt into rivers and streams. But climate change and California’s severe […]
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The inaugural Tees and Tastings tournament at Northstar is Aug. 28. The tournament will feature a two-game, nine-hole tournament with four beer and cuisine pairings throughout the front green of the Northstar Golf Course. Winners will receive tickets to the Wine & Brew Walk event, which takes place Sept. 6 during the 29th annual Lake […]
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By Jennifer Chaussee, Reuters DAVIS — At the University of California’s prized winemaking institute near Sacramento, a sleek metal wine crusher on Thursday morning let out a deep rumble and began to shake, jostling grapes made sweeter by the state’s ongoing drought into sticky juice. Dry conditions have made this year’s crop ripen early, and […]
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A Kings Beach woman who is known for feeding bears was attacked by one earlier this month. California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Placer County District Attorney’s Office officials are investigating the Aug. 5 incident. “The victim reported getting hit from behind” and suffered bites to the rear of her left shoulder and scratches […]
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By Associated Press Fido can feast with you now when you go out to eat. Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday announced signing a bill permitting pet dogs at restaurants with outdoor spaces. It does not force restaurants to allow dogs, but rather implements guidelines for how they can accommodate pets. Some local public health departments […]
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There will be a workshop Sept. 3 from 4-7pm about the Tahoe Douglas Area Plan. This plan includes all properties not in the South Shore Area Plan that fall under the jurisdiction of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in Douglas County. It will replace the Round Hill Community plan and the plan area statements. The […]
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By Mike TeSelle, KCRA-TV The Placer County Sheriff’s Department was served with a federal subpoena during the first week of August, according to a sheriff’s spokesperson. However, the department declined to comment on exactly what the warrant is seeking. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Sacramento also declined comment and did not even confirm if an […]
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