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AUGUST 4-10, 2021

FEATURES

Paddleboarding on the Truckee River

Keep Tahoe Bears Wild

Be Prepared to Use Tahoe’s Trail

Shake, Rattle & Roll: Living with Faults

FROM THE PUBLISHER

GET OUTSIDE

Lake Tahoe Facts

Sightseeing

Events

Beaches & Parks

Summer Fun

FUN & GAMES

Horoscope & Crossword

THE MAKERS

Kings Beach Art Tour The Arts

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Tasty Tidbits

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CARE FOR TAHOE’S TRAILS

bears & wildlife BEAR EMERGENCIES BEAR League (530) 525-7297 (24 hours) | savebears.org A bear walking nearby or through your yard is not an emergency unless it is trying to enter your home or car. INJURED ANIMALS Lake Tahoe Wildlife Center, South Shore (530) 577-2273 | ltwc.org The Wildlife Shelter, North Shore (866) 307-4216

Tahoe is being loved to death. Over-crowded beaches and roads have been a burgeoning problem for years that only exploded with overuse during the pandemic. Local agencies are overburdened keeping town centers, beaches, parks, and high-traffic areas clear of trash and illegal fires, and dealing with bear interactions in residential areas. The resources and the staff aren’t there, however, to patrol the hundreds of wilderness trails that fan out across the Tahoe Sierra. So, it’s up to each of us to do our part to pack out our own trash and, unfortunately, the trash of those people who just don’t give a damn about protecting Tahoe. Enter the trail ambassador programs that launched this summer as one of countless efforts to help inform trail users, mitigate trash impacts, help protect wildlife and to monitor wildfires that could wipe out our communities. Trail guru Tim Hauserman, who has likely hiked or mountain biked most of our local trails, is doing his part by volunteering to be a Trail Ambassador on the Tahoe Rim Trail this summer and shares his experiences and concerns in his feature “Be prepared to use Tahoe’s trail: Ambassadors man trailheads.” Sadly, many trail users think taking a walk in Tahoe’s forests are like taking a walk in a city park and are unprepared for the wilderness. So, along with Tim’s insights in his story, I’ll share my own tips for wilderness preparedness. 1. Turn off your cell phone. You’re not going to get reception in most locations, so turn off the ringer and for goodness’ sake do not talk using the speaker. It’s disrespectful of others and it’s disruptive to wildlife. 2. Don’t pick the flowers. It provides critical habitat and food for our wildlife. Take only pictures. 3. Be kind to those you meet. Make eye contact and say hi. 4. Don’t pass others without letting them know you’re there first using a friendly greeting and then give them time to move aside. 5. Flip-flops are for the beach, not the trail. They are only good for twisted ankles and injured toes. 6. Carry food, water & a jacket everywhere. Conditions change quickly. 7. Know the weather; thunderstorms and lighting can happen at any time (even snow sometimes). 8. Know where you are going. Carry a paper map or download a trail map from an app like AllTrails that you can access when there’s no cell reception (test it at home before heading out). 9. Pack out the damn trash! That includes your toilet paper, your trash and your dog poop bags (also handy for stashing TP). There are no restrooms in the wilderness. 10. No fires in the forest! That includes smoking anything on the trails. If you can’t go a few hours without a smoke, don’t go on the trails. It’s not worth burning down Tahoe. LAST CHANCE FOR GIVEAWAY The deadline to enter our Donation Giveaway for a chance to win a custom coffee table built by Tahoe Slab Furniture is end of day on Aug. 9. Find details on page 3. DONATE paypal.me/tahoeweekly Checks P.O. Box 154, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 

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Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide (35 km long, 19 km wide) Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

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South Lake Tahoe

(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs. South Tahoe

Fannette Island

Tahoe City Field Station

Tallac Historic Site Emerald Bay

North Shore

Summer | (530) 583-3279 | terc.ucdavis.edu This 1920s-era building features a history of the field station, current UC Davis research projects, interactive exhibits and demonstration garden. Ages 8+. TART South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is located in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.) TART/South Tahoe

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open yearround. South Tahoe

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Taylor Creek Visitor Center

South Lake Tahoe

OPENS JUNE 18 (775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views. Ticket required. South Tahoe

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more. South Tahoe East Shore

Parking fee | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (summer tours), see boathouses with historic boats and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

May-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org The former Whittell estate. This magnificent lakefront home features the Lighthouse Room, Old Lodge, 600’ underground tunnel (with a former lion cage) and Boat House, home to the “Thunderbird,” a 1939 wooden boat. Ages 6+ only. No on-site parking. Tours by reservation only.

High Camp

Truckee

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, events and more. Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

North Shore

northtahoebusiness.org Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. Free parking at North Tahoe Beach, Brook Street, Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28. TART

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

Summer | Free (775) 586-1610, ext. 25 | demogarden.org Demonstrations of lake-friendly landscaping using native and adaptive plants, water conservation, soil stabilization techniques, defensible space from wildfires & BMPs. Self-guided tours & clinics. TART

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

(530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring exhibits of work by local artists and works for sale by local artists. TART

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists, workshops. South Tahoe

STAMPEDE 19,9661

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com Settled in 1863, Truckee grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown. TART

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CAPACITY: C 226,500

Emigrant Trail Museum

Tahoe Science Center

Truckee

2 PROSSER 11,061 CAPACITY: 29,840 (530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov CAPACITY: C 9,500 5 features exhibits DONNER 4,690 The Emigrant Trail Museum and artifacts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at 8 INDEPENDENCE 1,3763 CCAPACITY: 18,300 Donner Memorial State Park. See the towering Pioneer Monument. A TART 20,400 40 MARTIS 1,052 CAPACITY:

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

Truckee River | FLOW AT FARAD 503 (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and historical memorabilia. TART

KidZone Children’s CLOSED Museum

Truckee

Tues.-Sun. | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org Interactive exhibits, science & art classes for kids up to age 7. BabyZone & Jungle Gym. TART

Lake Tahoe Museum

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. Pick up walking tour map. South Tahoe

Incline Village

Open by advance ticket only (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada College. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum

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Open by appt. truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. TART

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VISITORS’ CENTERS Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., July-Aug.)

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463 Stateline 169 Hwy. 50 (775) 588-4591

Museum of Truckee History

Thunderbird Lodge West Shore

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Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Trail to top is on the south side. TART

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visittahoecity.com Popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of hwys 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove St., Jackpine St. and 64 acres at Hwys 89 & 28. TART

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North Shore

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Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano. The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

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Check schedules before visiting. Masks are required in California and Nevada for those who are not vaccinated.

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Sat. & Sun. & by appt. Thurs.-Mon. | (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhibits cover different eras in Truckee history. TART

Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (Depot) (530) 587-8808 U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 855 Alder Ave. (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

Open by appt. | (530) 659-2378 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses used from 1875 until May 1964 (summer tours). TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the Tower of Nations with its Olympic Flame and the symbolic Tower of the Valley. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. TART

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe 35 College Dr. (530) 543-2600

U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

U.S. Forest Service | Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. (530) 587-3558

National Forest access info fs.fed.us/r5/webmaps/RecreationSiteStatus

TRANSIT North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org

Emerald Bay

Parking fee | (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle (May 29-Sept. 30), see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House. TART/South Tahoe

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places. (summer tours). TART

MUSEUMS Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org At Old Hwy 40 & Soda Springs Rd. 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40. TART

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Paddleboarding THE TRUCKEE RIVER S TO RY & P H OTO S BY K AY L A A N D E R S O N

tandup paddleboarding (SUP) is quickly becoming one of my favorite sports. So recently when I got tipped off that Tahoe Water Sports is offering guided SUP tours on the Truckee River, I jumped at the chance to join one. I’ve seen plenty of people floating the Truckee River on rafts between Tahoe City and River Ranch Lodge, so I knew that SUPing the Truckee was doable, but I never knew how to go about it. How gnarly are those rapids that I see from Highway 89 or the Truckee River Trail? How shallow does the water get? I wondered. Fortunately, Tahoe Water Sports is one of the only SUP outfitters around offering guided tours in both Lake Tahoe and on the Truckee River.

Sam Wesely SUPing the Truckee.

“ A lot of people don’t get to experience a really

Sam Wesely reminds me to duck under bubblegum bridge.

I called Tahoe Water Sports on a Wednesday and longtime tour guide/coordinator Mason Littlejohn answered the phone. He told me that the Truckee River was flowing pretty good and now would be a good time to go. The flows are expected to stay good throughout the summer. He put me down for a tour for the following morning at 10 a.m., with the plan to launch our SUPs from 64 Acres in Tahoe City. An hour later, I received an email with details of where to park, what to bring and whom my guide would be. I followed a link to sign the liability waiver online. The whole process of booking was easy and efficient. The next morning, my guide Sam Wesely called me to confirm our time. When I got to 64 Acres, he already had our inflatable boards ready to go. Even on this midweek morning, the river was bustling with groups of people floating the river and squirting each other with water guns. There was already a good Tahoe vibe. As we adjusted our paddles and practiced our maneuvering by zigzagging back and forth across the river, Wesely mentioned that he has been a guide with Tahoe Water Sports for two years and a ski instructor with SnowSchoolers for four

nice river and it is breathtaking. Whatever you want to see, whatever you are looking for, we’ll find it.”

SUPing the Truckee.

years. Tahoe Water Sports was founded through SnowSchoolers in 2016, therefore the transition into offering SUP tours in the summer was an easy one because owner Brian Bensch already had a crew of guides. They all answer the phone and pick up tours when they want to and will tailor tours to what the customer wants. “A lot of people don’t get to experience a really nice river and it is breathtaking. Whatever you want to see, whatever you are looking for, we’ll find it,” Wesely says. With that, Wesely and I duck under a few bridges, he points out his favorite

swimming holes, and we navigate the rapids. Our inflatable Body Glove boards have three 2-inch fins on the bottom, short enough to not catch on the cobble yet stable enough to allow us to make quick, necessary turns to stay out of any rough patches. “It’s kind of a lazy float but there are times when you’ll have to buckle up and go through some rapids. Especially on a SUP, it challenges you,” says Wesely. Although the water is pretty clean right now, we pluck some trash out of the water when we see it. We paddle another 100 yards down and rescue a pair of goggles out of the water — and lose a pair of sunglasses in the process. This is all part of the river’s give and take, but Wesely is particularly adamant about diving down to get a plastic wrapper so that it doesn’t end up in some fish’s stomach. I think it’s ingrained in many Tahoe paddlers to pick

–Sam Wesely up litter when they see it, so it makes sense when Wesely says that his favorite part of doing these river and lake tours is that it’s always awe-inspiring to be able to see the bottom anywhere you go. Our tour lasted about two hours; we paddled about 3.75 miles and saw ducks, geese and even a 14-inch trout swimming beneath us. We were out there on the most perfect Tahoe summer day and I didn’t want it to end. Wesely says he has taken about 200 trips on this stretch of the river, once even paddling the river three times in one day. “I’m not holding you back from whatever you want to do out here. When you’re going out there with someone who knows what they’re doing, it’s a safe, fun experience. We don’t want you to have to work. Just come for your tour and we have the rest covered,” he says. | tahoecitywatersports.com 

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VER THE LAST 25 YEARS I’VE SPENT A LOT OF TIME ON THE TAHOE RIM TRAIL. WHILE THE TRAIL IS AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE FIRST TIME I SET FOOT ON IT, THE NUMBER OF USERS HAS DRAMATICALLY INCREASED IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS.

This has led to more litter, more trail damage, increased fire danger and conflicts between user groups (bikers, hikers, runners and equestrians). Tahoe Rim Trail Association, with support from Tahoe Fund’s Take Care Tahoe, has initiated a new program to try to help with the problem: Taskforce Trailhead. It brings volunteer trail lovers to trailheads throughout the Tahoe Basin to provide information on the trail. Volunteers will pass on helpful tips such as where are the views and water, while also reminding users about Leave No Trace principals such as peeing and pooping etiquette for humans and dogs. Oh, don’t get me started about people who leave their dog’s poop bags. What are they thinking? That there is a poop fairy? In addition, Taskforce Trailhead members will remind people to bring out whatever they take in, and perhaps, bring back some of the litter that other trail users have left out there. The approach will be to provide information gently to those who are interested in it, but not bombard folks as they head out on their dirt adventure.

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tion, but until you hang out at the trailhead for a few hours you don’t realize how truly busy it is. More than 100 people passed by our little booth in just a few hours. Users included several thru hikers who had been hiking for days and were carrying amazingly small packs for such a long trip, and a few segment hikers who were taking on the 20-mile section as a day hike. The overwhelming majority of people, however, were just out for their first fairly quick jaunt to Picnic Rock (or as I call it Flintstone Rocks) a 3-mile out and back. While it was a bit shocking to see all those people, it was quite encouraging that for the most part, the hikers were willing to stop and chat and were appreciative of what we were trying to do. They understood the importance of picking up and bringing their dog’s poop out, of not leaving any trash and of not short cutting the trail. And as first-time hikers, they are just the people you want to reach with information about proper trail etiquette. The only true concern I had was the large multigenerational group that didn’t know how far or where they were hiking and wanted to know where they might find a restroom on the trail. We explained that there were no restrooms and that it was important that if they had to go, to be sure and get off the trail and bring back out any toilet paper they might have used. The TP discussion initiated a look of shock from several of the hikers, while several others you could tell had already decided that they would rather pee in their pants than go in the woods. This group reminded me of what could be the reason for increased impacts on our trails: a lack of understanding of the difference between a walk in a city park,

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where garbage cans and toilets are readily accessible, and a hike into the undeveloped national forest where you need to bring out what you brought in. It all comes back to treating the land with the respect it deserves. The following week, I set out on my own to the Tahoe City trailhead. It was hot when I arrived at 9:30 a.m. and for the next few hours I saw more people heading back to their cars than heading out onto the trail. I’m sure they had visions of getting wet in Lake Tahoe dancing in their heads. Here, I saw a different mix than those at the Brockway trailhead. A passel of locals was heading back from quick runs, as well as a steady stream of mountain bikers who were too focused on getting over the rocky trail in one piece to stop and chat. But I also ran into a fair share of groups that had never been on the trail before who appreciated all the information I could throw their way. The highlight for me were the thru-hikers just starting out their two-

This group reminded me of what could be the reason for increased impacts on our trails: a lack of understanding of the difference between a walk in a city park, where garbage cans and toilets are readily accessible, and a hike into the undeveloped national forest where you need to bring out what you brought in. It all comes back to treating the land with the respect it deserves. week journey around the entire trail, although after I was blabbing away for a while about where to find water and camp, I’m sure they were anxious to get hiking. If you love Tahoe Rim Trail and would like to make a small contribution to keeping this precious resource beautiful, think about becoming a volunteer for Tahoe Rim Trail’s Take Care Taskforce Trailhead. Given what a tough year and a half it has been, spending a few hours talking about trails to a stream of hikers is quite encouraging. The people you meet are excited about being in nature and think it is awesome that there is a person at the trailhead passing on tips. And hopefully you will impart some good stuff into the noggins of a few folks who otherwise may have dropped their litter onto the trail. Sustainable Truckee also has a Trail Host Ambassador program to patrol trailheads in Truckee. | takecaretahoe.org, tahoerimtrail.org, visittruckeetahoe.com  Tim Hauserman wrote the official guidebook to the Tahoe Rim Trail, “Tahoe Rim Trail: The Official Guide for Hikers, Mountain Bikers and Equestrians.”

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xtreme drought, record-breaking heat waves and an elevated risk for destructive wildfires are making headlines this summer, but many residents of the Tahoe Sierra are marveling at the number of relatively strong earthquakes the region has experienced recently. Seismic activity is expected in mountain-building territory riddled with fracture zones and fault lines, but what is unusual this year is the frequency, strength and sensible movement of these temblors. It has been a hot topic of conversation: “Did you feel that earthquake?” Seismologists wonder if the shaking is a precursor to the overdue Big One. Over the past several months, the Tahoe Sierra has been rattled by clusters of earthquakes and swarms of aftershocks. The unusual seismic activity has continued with many small tremors that few people notice or only register on a seismograph, an instrument that measures earthquake strength and characteristics. The shaking started in late April but then a sharp 4.7-magnitude quake struck near Truckee on May 10 and got everyone’s attention. That was quickly followed by 2.7 magnitude aftershock. Barely two weeks later, on May 28, a 4.2 temblor jolted the region along a fault line underneath Lake Tahoe about 5 miles from Dollar Point. That was

the Basin and Range Province, one of the most seismically active regions in the United States. Scientists studying the bottom of Big Blue have found evidence of huge landslides likely triggered by ancient earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 or greater. Chunks of rock the size of city blocks ripped from surrounding mountains, smashed into the lake during powerful temblors thousands of years ago. Geologists have also warned that several faults that lie directly beneath and west of Lake

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followed by at least six more shakers. On July 8, a powerful 6.0 quake struck the Eastern Sierra near the CaliforniaNevada state line between Lake Tahoe and Mono Lake. (A potentially damaging magnitude-6 earthquake or larger generally strikes every decade or so along the Sierra Front.) Fortunately, there were no

Several lucky motorists were spared when large rocks

Earthquake fault escarpment at Genoa, Nev. | Mark McLaughlin

ing to an NSL 2003 Technical Report on “Pre-1900 Earthquakes in Western Nevada,” the urban corridor that includes Reno, Carson City and booming communities along the eastern Sierra Nevada Front sits on some of the most active faults in the tremulous Silver State. (Out of all 50 states, Nevada ranks fourth for seismic activity behind Alaska, California and Hawaii.) California and Nevada together

shaken loose rumbled down onto Highway 395 near the town of Walker closing an important artery. reports of injuries or deaths, but storekeepers reported running for cover as merchandise fell from walls and shelves. Several lucky motorists were spared when large rocks shaken loose rumbled down onto Highway 395 near the town of Walker, closing an important artery. The initial jolt was followed by a spate of a dozen aftershocks. The unnerving tremors were enough for authorities to evacuate Reno City Hall. The July 8 seismic shock was felt as far away as Las Vegas and San Francisco. Graham Kent, University of Nevada, Reno professor and director of Nevada Seismology Laboratory (NSL) confirmed that it was “the strongest earthquake in almost 25 years.” There have been 33 significant earthquakes near this epicenter over the past century, but it seems a bit eerie that the current geological display is happening during the 115th annual anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire that destroyed the city. That violent 7.8-magnitude temblor shook most of California, western Nevada and southern Oregon, and spiked seismographs as far away as Germany and Japan.

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Western Nevada has the highest earthquake hazard and seismic risk in the state, running from Lake Tahoe and Reno to south of Yosemite National Park. Accord-

Sierra Crest at Lone Pine. | Mark McLaughlin

account for about 80 percent of all quakes in the 48 contiguous states. Scientists at NSL have been warning for years that a major earthquake along the Eastern Sierra is long overdue. The region averages a magnitude 7 event about every 30 years, and it has been more than 60 years since the last one. There were seven 6.5-magnitude, or larger, temblors from 1915 to 1954, but none since. Scientists today use a moment magnitude scale to measure quakes; the once-familiar Richter scale has been largely abandoned.

SIERRA CONSTANTLY MOVING In the Far West, terra firma is an illusion. The magnificent Sierra Nevada is roughly 400 miles long and 45 miles wide, sculpted by glacial ice into steep, deep canyons and elevated peaks exceeding 14,000 feet high. To the casual hiker, climber or skier, the range may seem stable, but it is really in a constant state of uplift that helps offset the weathering process that would otherwise slowly wear it down. Mountains rise along faults and earthquakes result from this building process. Lake Tahoe lies on the western rim of

Tahoe are thought capable of generating quakes with a magnitude sufficient to produce tsunami waves exceeding 30 feet high in the Tahoe Basin. In lakes this water sloshing, back-and-forth movement is referred to as a seiche, or standing wave.

A MOUNTAIN RANGE GROWS Few people ever see a mountain range grow, but at 5:12 a.m. on the morning of March 26, 1872, residents of Lone Pine did. The small hamlet is located on the Sierra east slope near the Owens Valley, about 350 miles south of Reno. Sleeping residents were awakened by a sound like rumbling thunder accompanied by the crash of falling dishes, mirrors and glassware. The heaving ground broke plaster from ceilings and tossed filled water pitchers into the air. Out of the 62 buildings lining Main Street, 52 eventually crashed to the ground in piles of rubble. Falling bricks and debris killed 27 people. From then until 6:30 a.m. there were not less than 50 distinct shocks that leveled the town. At Big Pine, 43 miles to the north, a surface fissure opened from 50 to 200 feet wide and 20 feet deep, running close along the base of the Sierra Nevada. The Lone Pine earthquake has been estimated at close to an 8.0 magnitude and its severe jolting reportedly stopped clocks in Truckee. In Sacramento, where the shaking lasted for 90 seconds, buildings rocked alarmingly, as panicked residents poured into the streets in fear. Hard-rock miners working the night shift far below in the dark shafts and drifts beneath Virginia City, Nev., claimed that the “sensations in the bowels of the Earth were very disagreeable” and they would “infinitely prefer to being on the surface during earthquakes,” a typical Comstock understatement. The dramatic 1872 Lone Pine earthquake represents powerful seismic forces that literally uplifted the Sierra Range just 149 years ago — the blink of an eye in geologic time. Vertical displacement was measured at nearly 17 feet with a lateral movement near 40 feet. It left no doubt in the minds of residents that their beloved mountain range could still grow in leaps and bounds.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@thestormking.com.

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Although you find yourself busy behind the scenes, this is hardly a period of retreat. Your ambitions are running strongly and you are determined to learn what you must to prevail. This is one of those ‘feel the fear and do it anyway’ periods and you are all in. Mars and Venus in Virgo are supporting your cause as your drive force shifts into high gear.

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Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Your relationship life is undergoing both an expansion and a process of deep change. Your resolve is so strong that you will oppose any opposition that might arise with ardent determination. Some cycles require us to push harder and dig deeper than others and this is one of them.

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The Leo influence is synchronizing with a sharpening of your wits and focus. The Virgo factor is contributing a blend of grit and grace. You will do whatever it takes to see your goals realized. This cycle can indeed be described as revolutionary and you will advance with the finesse of a high-tech bulldozer.

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A focus to realize the sweet spot between work and play continues. This may manifest best as constructive creativity. Sun and Mercury in Leo will inspire an urge to entertain and could even evoke the hero in you. What causes call you to contribute? If it is guided by love you will be the first to feel it.

Gaining clarity in terms of your sense of authentic individuality is running strong now. This is pushing you to do inner work to confront subconscious fears and to attend to a healing process where necessary. You also feel extra creative and are determined to make key investments. To this end, your focus is sharp regarding any and all opportunities available.

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Hovering close to home will prove extra satisfying now. Your heart is beating loudly for the one’s you love and you are determined to squeeze in every ounce of quality time you can. These sentiments could also be directed creative projects. Yet, an air of romance also lingers.

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Your time has come to shine more brightly and to be seen and heard more fully than usual, as well. This may come as a mixed blessing, especially for others as you assert yourself in ways that could prove abrasive. Yet, your resolve is clear and you are determined to push as necessary to lay claim to the full measure of your truth and to express it loud and clear.

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You have entered an extra powerful cycle. It implies measurable changes in your lifestyle that may unfold over the coming months, but which begins now. The time is right to be fully aware and alert to opportunities now. Your willingness to gain new skills and to gather whatever tools you deem necessary is extra important. Focus on strategic practicality.

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Olof and Elizabeth Carmel, owners and operators of The Carmel Gallery, will be transitioning their gallery at 9940 Donner Pass Road in historic downtown Truckee to an exclusively appointment-based and online business. They will be relocating The Carmel Gallery to 10035 Church St. to meet clients. The current location on Donner Pass Road will house the newly formed The Alpenglow Gallery, operated by photographers Abe Blair, Justin Majecszky and Douglas DeVore. Both galleries will be open in their new locations on Oct. 1. The Carmel Gallery will be holding a relocation sale to clear out inventory. | thecarmelgallery.com

n the middle of the pandemic in 2020, a concentration of artists in Kings Beach decided to hold a neighborhood art gathering. Kings Beach Art Tour was the brainchild of artists Cathy Strand and Cathy McClelland, who dreamed it up on a ski chairlift three years ago. Last August they enlisted more than a dozen local artists to put themselves out there and display and sell their work in a safe, outdoor setting. “We started talking and thinking that we could organize a little art tour within this community, within our little neighborhood,” McClelland says. “We wanted to keep it small and simple and fun. And during Covid last year, it provided people with something to do.” Both were seasoned art-tour veterans with North Tahoe Arts. They remembered how spread out the studio tours used to be, alluding to how hard it could be to get from Tahoma on the West Shore to Incline Village, Nev., on a busy summer weekend day.

“ We wanted to keep it small and simple and fun. And during Covid last year, it provided people with something to do.”

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–Kathy McClelland “We wanted to keep it to the neighborhood,” Strand said. I enjoyed the 2020 Kings Beach Art Tour on bike and found that all studios were easily accessible. I was able to see more when the artists were clustered into a smaller region. Cycling in from Carnelian Bay, I remember starting at Nicole Stirling’s studio, putting on some 3-D glasses and entering the Glow Booth to take in her amazing mandalas. I then worked my way up to the other side of neighborhood to admire Lewis Kawecki’s oil paintings, then Strand’s backyard with the fused-glass lawn art, then Sara Smith’s where she was talking to a group about her animal paintings. Riding through the livable part of Kings Beach, I ran into the same people and got Kings Beach Art Tour Aug. 7-8 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free | kbarttour.com

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a different experience at each place. It was a great way to see the entire area and become familiar with emerging artists. I ended my day at Heidi Reeves’ house to meet jewelry artist Elisa Cutler. I walked

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: “Donner Lake” by Jane Lufkin; Cathy Strand in her studio. | Kayla Anderson; “Sulfur” by Mary Beth Hamilton; Nicole Stirling’s house. | Kayla Anderson

through Reeves’ home admiring her miniature felt animals. I ended up in her backyard where Karey Dodge’s weaved baskets were in one corner of the garden and Jane Lufkin’s vibrant landscape paintings were hanging on the deck. There was so much to take in, it was easy to make a day out of it. I was grateful to get out of traffic and experience all that Kings Beach had to offer. Following the success of last year’s tour, it makes sense that it is returning bigger and better, with more artists in some of the same — and new — locations. It’s free to attend, allowing one to meet your fellow Kings Beach neighbors and support their work. The self-guided 2021 Kings Beach Art Tour will be on Aug. 7 and 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be 20 artists at seven studios within a 1.4-mile radius, showcasing everything from fused glass art to handknit accessories and reclaimed wood paintings. “We have an eclectic bunch here,” McClelland says. “And we want it that way,” Strand adds.

“We want to showcase a variety of art in all different mediums.” “Each artist is so different at each location, their styles are completely different,” says McClelland, noting that she’s excited to have seasoned and emerging artists Cathee St. Clair, Michael Bruno and Rachelle Soule at her home this year. | kbarttour.com  Download the Art Tour map at TheTahoeWeekly.com

MAXIMIZE YOUR TOUR EXPERIENCE Cathy McClelland | “Look at the map and go to who interests you first.” Cathy Strand | “Park the car and bring your bike and your hiking shoes and remember it’s two days, so you can split it up and do a Saturday cluster and a Sunday cluster.” Kayla Anderson | “Start early and go to Tahoe Vista or the Randalls’ house first, then once you get to the outskirts of the grid, park and walk or bike around. Buy the art you’re interested in, then go back and pick it up after the tour.”

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Parker is classically trained. She began playing piano when she at age 6 and sang in church before that. “I used to go to church with my mom and singing was my favorite part,” Parker says.

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amela Parker is a force of nature. She sports a 1940s hairstyle with jet black hair, blood-red lips and wild, white circular-framed glasses, which all lend an undeniable stage presence. Still, the music, her sound, makes her indeed a force to be reckoned with. I initially spoke to Parker shortly before the show with her band The Fantastic Machine was cancelled in Tahoe due to the pandemic shutdown. Parker had just finished work on the band’s latest album, also called “The Fantastic Machine.” I spoke to her again 16 months later as she prepared for her upcoming show in Tahoe City on Aug. 8. “Believe,” one of the cuts that stands out, offers a beautiful and positive message. “It’s a message that all of us are in this together,” says Parker, who admits she likes to put a positive spin on her music. “I wrote ‘Believe’ with the intention to speak to people. People are searching for things. We are all searching for love, with friends, wives, husbands, in what we do. When we come together in person, that real love gets shared.” The lyrics offer a glimpse of Parker’s passion: “Why don’t you come inside with me now. You’ll never know what you’ll find until we come together. Baby, come meet me on the dance floor. Then we’ll be inspired to be,” Parker sings. “What kind of world would it be if we could treat each other equally. You know I’m thinkin’ it’s time, we got ourselves together.” Parker says the song was inspired by a friend who urged her to get out on the dance floor. A year and a half after releasing the album, Parker acknowledges that the pandemic changed everything. Like many, she thought she’d take the time to get several things done. Her brother died and life took several unexpected turns. She continued to work at Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco as a producer and audio engineer. She did a stripped-down acoustic show, which she live streamed. “I worked with a local Tahoe artist named Jetta Cole. I also did a couple of concerts live from the studio called “Live from Hyde Street,” says Parker.

“ I open the channel of energy and the song creates itself. The melody is always the first thing to come out. Most of the time, I refine lyrics over and over.” –Pamela Parker

She is a trained opera singer and she learned to play drums at age 15. She studied violin for seven years and was in an orchestra for five years. It was a trip from Oklahoma to California in which she found herself jamming with a band. This led her to realize what she wanted to do with her life. She took an internship at One World Studios in Washington, D.C., found a vocal teacher and trained. In college, she was a vocal major with a double minor in jazz and classical piano and guitar. She also received a degree in commercial music and recording technology. In 2004, she was invited to perform on the renowned Jam Cruise. Her first band Roots A’Risin’ was noticed by Michael Franti. Life took Parker on many twists and turns and eventually, she found her way out West. Inspired by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill, Alabama Shakes and Joss Stone, Parker carved her niche. Parker connected with RonKat Spearman, who supported her early in her journey. Parker’s songwriting method is truly as unique as she is. She sits amidst lyrics that are piled on the couch. “I open the channel of energy and the song creates itself. The melody is always the first thing to come out. Most of the time, I refine lyrics over and over,” says Parker, who collaborates and co-creates music with her band.

“The Fantastic Machine” album features 11 songs, including “The Final Hour,” featuring rapper Shock G, who died in April. Parker has evolved in the past year and a half and finds herself taking her music in a new direction. She sees herself leaning into her funk and soul roots yet not leaving her rock roots altogether. “I am moving to a sound that’s actually me and who I am now. I am the same but evolved,” says Parker. She is currently working on new music with recording producer Jaimeson Durr and releasing a live album by the end of summer. In the meantime, she just released a vocal-endurance training workshop to help musicians increase the strength of their voices. “I’d love to make sure and thank Brent Dana who has always believed in me and my band. We’ve played at Guitarfish so many times, this is why we are here playing in Tahoe. Before Guitarfish, I had never even been to Tahoe, cuz I’m from the East Coast and was always touring out there during that time,” she says. “I’m so glad I had so many wonderful years at Guitarfish — such an amazing festival.” Parker is multi-talented. In addition to performing and producing, she teaches music and voice and offers songwriting workshops and online classes. | pamelaparkerrocks.com 

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AUGUST 5 | THURSDAY Live at Lakeview Lakeview Commons, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m. Peter DeMattei Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort, Tahoe Vista, 5:30 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Sand Harbor State Park, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8-11 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid, Kings Beach, 10 p.m.

AUGUST 6 | FRIDAY A Picnic with Mark Twain Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, 5 p.m. Dylan Casey’s, Zephyr Cove, 5-8 p.m. Music in the Park Summer Series Tahoe Paradise Park, Meyers, 5 p.m.

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Summer concert series Lake Tahoe AleWorkX, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Summer Live Music Series Village at Northstar, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Spotlight on Oboe with Nathan Hughes and Brahms’ 3rd Symphony Sierra Nevada University, Incline Village, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Sand Harbor State Park, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m. Local Comedy Night Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Magic After Dark with Robert Hall The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

AUGUST 7 | SATURDAY Summer Saturdays Mountain Lotus, Truckee, 12-2 p.m. Sunsets Live Music Series Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley, 5-7 p.m. Summer concert series Lake Tahoe AleWorkX, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 p.m. German Masters with Gilles Vonsattel, Piano Sierra Nevada University, Incline Village, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Sand Harbor State Park, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.

Live Music Glasses Wine Bar, Incline Village, 8-10 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

AUGUST 8 | SUNDAY Music Maker Faire & Family Concert: All About Chamber Music Sierra Nevada University, Incline Village, 11 a.m. Wine Down Sundays Revive Coffee & Wine, South Lake Tahoe, 2 p.m. Concerts at Commons Beach Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 4-7 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Sand Harbor State Park, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m. Pepper with J-Boog and Vana Liya Bally’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid, Kings Beach, 10 p.m.

AUGUST 9 | MONDAY Women’s Singing Group Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 4-5:30 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Reno Philharmonic Orchestra 007: The Music of James Bond Sand Harbor State Park, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

AUGUST 10 | TUESDAY Family Community Cencerts Sierra Nevada University, Incline Village, 12 p.m. Tuesdays Bluesdays Village at Squaw, Olympic Valley, 6-8:30 p.m. Classical Tahoe 10th Anniversary Celebration Sierra Nevada University, Incline Village, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Tahoe iMPrOv Players Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Sand Harbor State Park, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m. Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

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AUGUST 11 | WEDNESDAY Concert Under the Pines Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Music in the Park Truckee Regional “Salty” Gebhardt Ampitheater, Truckee, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Sand Harbor State Park, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.

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sian cuisine is one of my favorite things to make and serve. I lean toward Korean and Japanese flavors when I cook. They tend to be creative, fun to prepare and delicious to eat. The idea of fusion allows for plenty of room for interpretation, which creates a blend of unique flavors. The salty, sour, sweet and bitter flavors are essential parts of Asian food. In Japan, the coining of a fifth flavor came into being, which is umami. Umami means, “essence of deliciousness” and is often described as meaty and savory. Soy sauce, miso, kimchi, seaweed, mushrooms and high-protein foods are just a few items that lend themselves to umami. My latest food crush is definitely Korean. Bulgogi and Korean barbecue, two of my favorite meals to prepare, are quintessential Korean meals. Korean barbecue is quite

(see recipe on this page) and healthy. Dipping sauces are queen with most Asian meals I prepare. Gochujang is a red chili paste and can be purchased in an Asian market or online. Some of the key condiments and spices in Korean and Japanese cooking include rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil. Green onions, garlic and chili peppers are key ingredients in Korean cuisine.

JAPANESE CUISINE Japanese cuisine is an art. When it’s warm outside, it’s light and easy to prepare. Chicken or tofu satay with peanut sauce can be cooked on a grill to keep the house from heating up. Chilled sesame soba with 20

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different than American barbecue. The difference lies both in the cuts of meat and the preparation. American barbecue is usually low and slow while Korean barbecue meat is generally marinated, sliced and grilled or pan-fried and cooked quickly at a higher temperature. Like Japanese food, condiments and sides are an important part of the meal. Pickled vegetables are often served as a side. Kimchi is generally served with Korean main courses, noodles or rice; vegetables are also part of the experience. I love kimchi. I eat it for breakfast with an egg and rice bowl. Kimchi soup with tofu is amazing and it’s an easy soup for any season. And kimchi pancakes with dipping sauce makes a delicious dinner. Homemade kimchi is relativity easy to make

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green onions and vegetables is an easy dish that is delicious and satisfying. I love soba or ramen soup with all of the condiments that accompany these dishes. Sides include wasabi, pickled ginger, sauteed sesame spinach, sauteed shitake and enoki mushrooms, kimchi and sides of pickled red onions and cucumber salad. Lettuce wraps with an Asian flare are easy to make. Grilled fish, tofu or chicken served with an Asian cabbage slaw, seasoned sushi rice, avocado cilantro green sauce, lemon tamari sauce with green onions and spicy mayo are all served at the table. Gyoza is a family favorite. For this dish you’ll need gyoza (dumpling) or egg roll wrappers. Grate red and green cabbage, carrots, daikon and scallions. Season with soy sauce and sesame oil and a dash of rice wine vinegar. Shrimp or pork can also be added but the simple veggie gyozas are fabulous. Place ingredients in the wrapper and pinch the dough closed in a half moon. To cook, either fry in vegetable oil or steam the dumplings. Back to sauces, they rule. Sweet chili sauce, soy dipping sauce or a spicy mayo are all delicious sauces to accompany this dish. They go fast, so make a lot. The last favorite dish I want to mention

is Japanese pancakes, which can be made vegetarian or with meat — and they are to die for. Japanese Scallion Pancakes — there are Korean and Chinese versions, as well — are easy to make and dipping sauces are required. The key when preparing anything is to make it your own. A recipe is essential for most folks but to add and create and fuse ingredients is like a writer finding her or his voice. Find the desired flavors and definitely step out of your comfort zone.  Priya Hutner is a food writer, personal chef and owner of The Seasoned Sage, a local meal delivery and catering company. Priya has been creating and preparing meals from an early age. She has worked in the restaurant industry in New York City, attended catering school, and was the head chef and executive director of a nonprofit spiritual community in Florida. Visit her website at TheSeasonedSage.com. Send your comments, story ideas and food tidbits to priya@tahoethisweek.com.

EASY KIMCHI From the kitchen of Priya Hutner 1 large head napa cabbage, 2-3 pounds ½ C daikon radish, peeled & cut into matchsticks 5-6 green onions, sliced into ½-inch pieces 1 C kosher salt 4-6 gloves garlic, finely minced 3 T fresh ginger, grated 1 t sugar 2-3 T Gochugaru or red pepper flakes 4 C water 2 T fish sauce or salted shrimp paste (optional, but traditional)

Cut cabbage lengthwise and place in a large bowl. Salt the cabbage and let sit for 30 to 60 minutes. Squeeze excess water that is produced. Place the cabbage in a container and cover with water. Let sit for a few hours. Mix remaining spices together for a marinade and add remaining vegetables. Mix with cabbage and place in a container, covered with salted water. Seal jar and let ferment for one to five days. Serve with everything. Refrigerate after opening.

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y love for Asian food is evident in many of the meals I prepare, particularly with Korean cuisine of late and set out to make a savory pancake. These scallion pancakes are delicious and somewhat denser than their Japanese cousin Okonomiyaki. I serve them with either a yogurt sriracha sauce, spicy mayo or soy lemon dipping sauce — all are perfect to accompany these scrumptious pancakes. Kimchi on the side is a lovely addition to serve with the meal. I eat them for breakfast with an egg and for lunch or dinner with veggies and rice.  Try Priya’s recipe for Easy Kimchi in this edition or

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Scallion Pancakes From the kitchen of: Priya Hutner 2 C all-purpose flour 2 large eggs ½ C water or seltzer 1 bunch of scallions, cut into small rounds ¼ C fresh cilantro 1 small onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 t salt 1 T soy sauce ¼ C vegetable oil for pan frying

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DIPPING SAUCE 3 T soy sauce 1 T rice vinegar 1 t lemon juice 1 pinch red chili flakes 1 clove garlic, finely minced Sesame seeds

Mix all the sauce ingredients and set aside. Mix all the pancake ingredients except the oil in a large bowl. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick frying pan. Add a large spoonful of batter into the pan in the shape of a pancake. Fill the pan with a few pancakes and fry until lightly browned, then flip over. Cook the other side until browned. Place on a dish with a paper towel. Baking the pancakes at 375 degrees F is also an option for a lighter version. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and spray with oil. Ladle pancakes on the tray and bake until brown on both sides, approximately10 to 12 minutes. Flip them halfway or when browned. Serve with the dipping sauce.

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THE PERFECT PEACH MARTINI 4 oz. peach-infused Tahoe Blue Vodka 1-2 oz. lemonade Fresh peach for garnish

Peach season doesn’t last long so everyone should seize the moment. Shake first two ingredients with ice. The peaches sweeten and mellow out the vodka so only about an ounce or two of lemonade is needed. Pour in a lovely martini glass. Garnish with a slice of fresh peach. Enjoy.

Peach-Infused Vodka Find a beautiful (as red as possible) perfectly ripe peach you can find, either cling or freestone, I used cling. Delicious peaches are currently available at the farmers markets. Slice (peel intact) and place in a Mason jar about 1/3 to 1/2 full. Fill jar with Tahoe Blue Vodka. Seal and place in a cool dry place such as a pantry for one week. Your vodka should turn a beautiful orange/pink color. Discard fruit.

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elcome back to our celebration of warm-weather wines where we will highlight some can’t-miss wines that will super charge your summer fun. As a bonus, I’ll pass along some pro tips that will allow you to confidently guide your own exploration of summer sippers. Let’s start with three easy tips that pros use as guideposts on the warm-weather wine road. Read Part I of Summer Wines & Lou’s columns on local wine shops & experts at TheTahoeWeekly.com

Cool is the rule | Throw out the stuffy, old textbook here and serve your vino extra chilled. Whether you are enjoying whites, reds, pinks or bubbles, they will all taste better and more refreshing when served cooler than normal. How chill? Let your environment be your guide, meaning that if you are out in the elements on a really hot day, don’t be afraid of truly cold and frosty. Conversely, even if it is scorching outside but you are in a climate-controlled environment throttle back a little bit on the chill factor.

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Light and lively carries the day | Again, regardless of grape type, shoot for wines that are lighter of body and full of energy. Look for wines that come from cooler climates, usually from higher latitudes or coastal or mountain areas and regions known for making wines in a lighter style. The best bets are wine regions that combine climate and winemaking style. Examples include Alto Adige in northeast Italy, California’s true Sonoma Coast or

western Central Coast valleys, Germany, Austria and New Zealand. I highly suggest consulting a trusted wine purveyor because this can be tricky stuff. Our series of articles on local experts can be a great resource your wine explorations.

Let your environment be your guide, meaning that if you are out in the elements on a really hot day, don’t be afraid of truly cold and frosty. Have an adventure | Ever had a Kerner from the Suditrol, a Gruner-Veltliner from the Alps or a Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley? Well, here is your most delicious license to do so forthwith.

For other can’t-miss summer wine suggestions, I am going to stay on the wallet-friendly side because there are so many good value options and, with one exception, widely available. Let’s start with bubbles where super-chilled DOCG-labelled Prosecco, a Spanish Cava or Rosato or a non-vintage North Coast California Sparkler are all good choices. Vinho Verdes from Portugal or French Muscadets have slight fizz and also bring light body and great energy. On the red side, you might call me crazy, but I believe you cannot beat a relatively low-alcohol Zinfandel or a Malbec from Patagonia, lightly chilled with barbecue of any type. More common chillable reds are unoaked Gamay, Pinot Noirs from Sancerre and, if you can find one, a single variety Cinsault. Who said there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues?  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier in Tahoe and his consulting business wineprowest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com.

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El Toro Bravo

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Located in historic Truckee, El Toro Bravo has been serving authentic Mexican cuisine and cocktails since 1988. El Toro Bravo both in Capitola (50 years) and Truckee (28 years) were started by Delia “Grandma” Rey. Creating a menu from recipes that she grew up with, El Toro Bravo is now into its third and fourth generations as family-owned and run restaurants. When you enter El Toro Bravo you are coming into our home and treated as family. Benvenidos y Gracias!

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Christy Hill

Modern American

Tahoe’s premier dining experience, the restaurant sits just 100 feet above the shoreline of Lake Tahoe offering diners a panoramic vista. Using the freshest and finest seasonal ingredients, Christy Hill offers Modern American cuisine with refined Mediterranean influences. Diners enjoy a chance to explore fine wines from around the world with an extensive list that has received a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” since 1982.

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Fat Cat Bar and Grill All-Natural American “The local’s AND traveler’s favorite, Fat Cat Bar & Grill offers the best in fresh, quality ingredients from local and thoughtfully-sourced purveyors. The restaurant boasts Niman Ranch all-natural beef, multiple protein options and premium craft cocktails in a relaxed ambience for the whole family. Daily happy hour specials, a vibrant nightlife and weekly events make Fat Cat the year-round choice for good fun and great food.

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Las Panchitas

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Authentic Mexican

Las Panchitas is a family-owned establishment serving traditional Mexican food to locals and visitors to Lake Tahoe since 1982. From tacos and fajitas to a long list of house specials, Las Panchitas serves up meals that are satisfyingly delicious and easy on the wallet. Wash your meal down with a frosty margarita. Made from scratch daily.

Sandwich Shop

With a beautiful Tahoe lakefront view and 82 all-natural, uniquely crafted hot and cold subs, Chub’s Subs has become a new local favorite! Open for lunch and dinner, Chub’s offers a variety of options, including gluten-free, vegan, & vegetarian-friendly subs! All ingredients are natural & come on a freshly baked, Rounds Bakery soft sourdough roll. Stop by to try your tasty sub inside, on our outdoor patio, or to-go.

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KINGS BEACH

Jason’s Beachside Grille

American

Jason’s Beachside Grille located in the heart of King’s Beach in North Lake Tahoe is a family-friendly American restaurant offering lake views on our scenic lakefront deck and grassy sandbar area. Savor American classics like prime rib, steaks, baked chicken, baby back ribs, salads, and more. Full bar and kid’s menu.

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