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What is the Fire Service – A Sneak Peek
Federal, State, County, and Local agencies provide fire protection services. Local fire agencies, also referred to as local government, are municipal fire agencies that have stations located in your neighborhood. Local Government agencies are considered “all-risk” and provide a wide array of emergency services. All-Risk:. Local Government fire...
Trail etiquette stencil initiative expanding to reduce multi-use trail conflicts
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Users of the popular multi-use paved trails throughout the Tahoe Basin and Truckee will find new messages stenciled in chalk along the trails encouraging trail etiquette. The messages, tested last summer on the Legacy Trail in Truckee and later on the Pope-Baldwin Trail in South Lake Tahoe, encourage users to “share the path,” “keep right, pass left,” and also include more tongue-in-cheek reminders like “we put a man on the moon, surely we can share this trail.” Messages have been stenciled in English and Spanish.
Sale of downtown Napa land for hotel, condo project gets City Council OK
A development to include a 165-room hotel, 77 market-rate condos and roughly 15,000 square feet of retail space is moving forward in downtown Napa. The Napa City Council this week unanimously authorized the sale of a parking lot and public plaza to be used as space for the development, which will stretch from First to Pearl streets and replace current businesses, including Kohl’s. The sale ...
SF Zoo welcomes young female red panda named Little Mebo
An endangered young female red panda named Little Mebo has been welcomed to the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, officials said Friday. Little Mebo's name was chosen by San Francisco Zoological Society board member Kevin Xu in honor of his mother and to complement the animal's playful and curious nature.The youngster was flown to San Francisco from Memphis as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan for Red Pandas, said Tanya Peterson, chief executive officer and executive director of the zoo.Zoological experts "study various factors before moving an animal to ensure the genetic diversity of a species,"...
South Lake Tahoe ordinance aims to make community more fire resilient
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – A first-of-its-kind city ordinance aims to help the South Lake Tahoe community be safer and more fire resilient."They were definitely too close, so we had them removed entirely," Al Breitwieser, a South Lake Tahoe resident, said.Breitwieser is talking about three trees planted in his backyard that posed a risk to his home if a fire should spark nearby. "It's in the forefront of our minds," Breitwieser said. In 2021, Breitwieser and his wife Cheryl were evacuated during the Caldor Fire, which burned nearly 222,000 acres coming dangerously close to South Lake Tahoe."As we drove away, he looked back...
Grasshopper devastate Latrobe property; problem growing in state
The problem started in early June. A swarm of Melanoplus devastator arrived on Janet Haynes' Settlers Trail property in Latrobe — living up to their name. The grasshoppers destroyed the garden and plants, snuck through screen doors and covered any surface that suited them.
Celebrate local talent at Tahoe studio tour
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of local art at the 17th annual Artist Studio Tour hosted by the Tahoe Art League. This year the self-guided tour promises to be an extraordinary experience, held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day over two weekends: July 26-28 and Aug. 2-4. The Artist Studio Tour is a rare opportunity to meet and connect with South Lake Tahoe’s most talented artists. This year 21 artists will open their doors across nine studios, showcasing an eclectic mix of photography, woodworking, jewelry, painting, printmaking and ceramics. Visitors can explore each artist's workspace, learn about their creative processes and purchase stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces directly from the makers.
Paralympic jumper Roderick Townsend has sights set on more medals
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — Roderick Townsend stands out at the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field trials, and it’s not just the purple singlet, white cleats and blonde hair. He’s trying to get back to a third Paralympics, having already won gold in the high jump (twice) and the long jump (once).
Construction zone at Oak Ridge to bring improvements
Despite the large mound of dirt in front of the administrative office, parents taking their kids to Oak Ridge High School when the first bell rings Aug. 8 likely won’t need a car wash after drop off. “We’re not expecting to be completely done by the first day of...
Roseville restaurant announces its closing this weekend
A Roseville restaurant has announced it’s closing for good this Sunday, July 21st. Brickyard Kitchen & Bar in Roseville at 1475 Eureka Road published a heartfelt Facebook post recently, saying they have made the difficult decision to close their doors. The Facebook post stated, “After careful consideration, Brickyard Kitchen...
Sushi restaurant planned for Downtown Auburn space
A new sushi place is due to open in Downtown Auburn in early September, filling a space which has remained vacant for years. Bayartsetseg Baterdene has worked in the restaurant industry for more than 15 years, including 10 years managing Auburn’s Ninja Sushi. She recently began renting 907 Lincoln Way, the former Tap & Vine location, working toward opening Saki Sushi.
Citrus Heights father sends suspect to hospital after breaking in, attacking his kids
CITRUS HEIGHTS – A home invasion turned quickly into a trip to the hospital for a 29-year-old suspect, not yet identified by police, when he came face-to-face with a father whose protective instincts kicked right in. The brash break-in happened Thursday just before 5:30 p.m. in broad daylight at a home along Cook Avenue and Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights. Bobby Tucker was home with three of his children when he heard a loud commotion, what he now calls a robbery gone wrong. "He stops, looks around to see if anyone was looking, comes in and starts attacking my kids," said Tucker, giving...
Suspicious item found at Old Spaghetti Factory in Elk Grove
ELK GROVE, Calif. — A burglary investigation turned into a suspicious item investigation Friday morning, according to the Elk Grove Police Department. Police were called to the Old Spaghetti Factory in Elk Grove for reports of a burglary at 9:20 a.m. Once on scene, officers evacuated the building after...
South Lake Tahoe Police Looking for Hit and Run Suspect
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in a hit and run crash on Saturday, July 20. According to police, around 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the scene of a crash involving a car and a person. Officers say the person was hit by a...
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