Tahoe Talk - 7/20/20

C19 Totals: 
14.6m cases, 609k deaths (US = 3.9m cases, 143k deaths)

 

Quick hits:
- Another bison encounter in Yellowstone
- Chaos in Portland continues… viral photo
- Tyra Banks announced as the new Dancing With The Stars host

Global News:
- Opening day for MLB on Thursday and Friday! Rule changes to watch for: Universal DH, three-batter minimum for pitchers, and extra innings start with a runner on second base
- 3 missions to Mars this month while Earth is closest to the red planet (Dubai’s launch attempt, twice postponed due to weather, successful yesterday! China’s launch is Thursday and US/Europe collaborative launch is Thurs. 7/30 with a rover designed to touch down Feb. 2021 and bring back samples in 2025
- New Zoom tablet with multiple cams and mics! $599 gets you 3 smart webcams, 8 noise reducing mics and is slated to ship in August

Local News: 
- New Tahoe Rim Trail “Unsupported” Record Time (41 hours 9 mins)
- Nevada Legislature special session comes to an end
- Renegade Rave on Spooner Summit gets dispersed
- Sample the Sierra goes virtual and America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride canceled for 2020
- Hog Fire Update: Mon @ 9am = 5,400 acres, 5% containmen sending smoke into Tahoe/Reno