A Bit of Wisdom from Poor Richard
“Who is rich? He that rejoices in his Portion.” ~ Benjamin Franklin January 6 – April 17, 1790
Plague Found Near Taylor Creek Visitor Center
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Based on positive plague tests and planned Vector Control treatments, the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Kiva Beach and their respective parking areas will be closed Sunday through Friday. The Tallac Site / Kiva Picnic parking area will remain open. Visitor Center staff and volunteers will be located at the Tallac Historic Site. […]
“Welcome to the Pearly Gates Dr. Fauci” ~ The Other Side By Mike Darby
“Welcome to the Pearly Gates Dr. Fauci” ~ The Other Side By Mike Darby
Injured Hiker Rescuted Near Eagle Falls
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Wednesday at approximately 1:33 pm the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a long fall at Eagle Falls in the Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and multiple Lake Tahoe area law enforcement and fire agencies responded to the scene. Responding personnel […]
Portion of the Pacific Crest Trail Closed by Tamarack Fire Reopens July 31
Carson City, NV…Forest officials on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will reopen a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail that was closed due to the Tamarack Fire. The Pacific Crest Trail between California State Route 88 and California State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) will reopen Saturday, July 31 at 12:01 a.m. “While we’re reopening this portion […]
ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill Has Passed Away at 72 in his Sleep at Home in Houston, TX
Houston, TX….We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX. We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature, and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the ‘Top’. We […]
Governor Newsom Signs Into Law Expansion of Medi-Cal to Undocumented Californians Age 50 and Over.
Fresno, CA…At a health clinic in Fresno County yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making California the first state in the nation to expand full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility to low-income adults 50 years of age or older, regardless of immigration status – a major milestone in the state’s progress toward universal health coverage. At Fresno health […]
Kern County Sheriff’s Deputy Lost His Life on July 25th
Wasco, CA…The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to report Deputy Phillip Campas was shot and killed on July 25, 2021 while serving as a SWAT operator attempting to rescue three shooting victims inside of a residence in Wasco, CA. Deputy Campas was a five-year veteran with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and previously served […]
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Rescues Black Bear Cub from The Tamarack Fire
Markleeville, CA….Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care contacted Alpine County on Sunday evening (7/25/21) after receiving a report from a Markleeville resident regarding an injured black bear cub in the Markleeville area. The injuries to the animal were a result of the Tamarack Fire and the mother bear could not be located. As a result, the Lake […]
The Other Side by Mike Darby
The Other Side by Mike Darby