South Lake Tahoe, Calif., –The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) released the decision for the Historic Facilities Best Management Practices (BMPs) Retrofit project to revitalize the Tallac Historic Site on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore. Project work could begin as early as May 2015, and depending on funding, could take 10 years […]
South Lake Tahoe, Calif., –The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will lift fire restrictions on National Forest System lands beginning Friday, October 3, 2014. “Although fire restrictions will be lifted on Friday, remember campfires are never allowed in the Desolation Wilderness,” said Forest Service fire management officer Kit Bailey. Campfires are now […]
Sacramento, CA…Friday, September 19, 2014 – The American Red Cross continues to provide disaster relief and support in response to two large fires in the Capital Region – King Fire and Boles Fire. Volunteers have provided 220 overnight stays and served more than 860 meals since the fires began earlier this week. Boles Fire […]
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. –Due to the uncertain path of the King Fire, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has closed the McKinney Rubicon Trail and is advising against travel into the Desolation or Granite Chief wildernesses. The Eldorado National Forest has issued a forest closure for its Desolation Wilderness trails and […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – Those searching for an inclusive and unique experience this Labor Day weekend should look no further than Sample the Sierra, South Lake Tahoe’s farm to fork festival that showcases local restaurants, farmers, artists, wineries, breweries and more. The festival, which celebrates its fifth anniversary at Bijou Community Park on August 31, is […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of South Lake Tahoe, is offering a Create Your Business Plan workshop series this fall on three consecutive Wednesdays beginning August 20, 2014. By the end of the three 90-minute sessions participants will have a completed draft of a […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA – Commercial properties in South Lake Tahoe have a new program they can access to improve the energy and water efficiency of their property through a Clean Energy Program. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing model allows property owners to borrow money, usually on a 20-year term, and repay it with […]
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. –The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin post Angora Fire restoration work on Angora Creek this week. The project will enhance approximately two miles of tributary stream channel pools, through strategic placement of downed logs to prevent future channel erosion and improve aquatic habitat for fish and amphibians. Project work […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA – Barton Memorial Hospital has received notification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that it will receive an additional .5 percent in Medicare reimbursement for its high performance scores in patient care. Barton Hospital was compared to other hospitals nationally for its work in quality outcomes, patient safety and […]
Jackson Miller is a 22 year old voluntarily missing adult from Cupertino, California in Alameda County. Miller was reported missing by his family in 2010. Soon after he went missing, Miller’s car was found in the parking lot of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The vehicle still contained Miller’s wallet and cell phone. […]
