The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office’s RAVEN program has received authorization to fly fire suppression missions on Department of Interior lands. This letter allows the RAVEN 3 Huey helicopter to drop water on wildland fires on BLM land. The authorization was sought in order to fully take part in the initial attack of wildland fires in […]
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• Tectrans will take over day-to-day operation of BlueGo, the South Shore’s bus system, on July 24. • South Tahoe’s sign ordinance will be discussed at a special July 26 7pm City Council meeting at Lake Tahoe Airport. • Cynthea Preston is president of Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe – the first woman in […]
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Squaw Valley saddles up again for Wild Wild West Weekend with a host of Western-themed events. Wild Wild West Weekend offers adults and kids the opportunity to channel their inner-cowboys at the High Camp Corral. Pony rides, a petting zoo, authentic Western-style barbecues, and two days of live music are all part of the July […]
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Siga has successfully renegotiated its previously announced acquisition of the Big Bear Mining Claims group in San Bernardino County. Siga will now conduct an initial sampling and mapping program to verify the significant gold and silver mineralization of the Big Bear Claim group, as indicated in previous reports. Siga Resources Inc., founded in 2007, is […]
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• Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association is trying to keep track of trail conditions via its website. • The fourth annual Heritage Trail tour of 18 museums from North Lake Tahoe to Roseville is Aug. 6-7. For reservation and information, call (530) 889.6500. • Camp Richardson has a speakers’ series going on this summer. • […]
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Trails and Vistas’ annual nature art hike is Sept. 17-18 at Spooner Lake at the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Volunteers make Trails and Vistas possible. This year is no exception, as more than 50 volunteers are needed to ensure a successful event. This month Trails and Vistas will offer a volunteer workshop titled “Finding […]
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Numerous North Shore agencies will participate in a disaster exercise July 20 starting at 9am that will simulate a significant hazardous materials spill after a semi-tanker strikes a train in the downtown Truckee area. This will be the first time the full decontamination system will have been tested with a large number of casualties. The […]
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• Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers is offering youths ages 11-15 a chance to learn about the sport through classroom and practical experience July 30-31. For information, call (530) 582.7720. • Re/Max Realty Affiliates owner John Fisher bought the historic Adaven Hotel in Gardnerville. He plans to convert 11 upstairs rooms into office suites. • Mark […]
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A free medical clinic will be at Gateway Urgent Care at 11105 Donner Pass Road in Truckee on July 23 from 8am-noon. Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis and receive consultations for all medical issues. X-rays and medications are not included. Dennis Chez, owner and sole doctor of Gateway Urgent Care, has […]
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South Lake Tahoe’s pool is still on hold with maintenance issues. Swim lessons in the morning and afternoon will go on. If the water is not accessible, then a safety day is planned. For more information, call (530) 542.6056.
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