California State Parks may continue prescribed fire operations beginning March 14, weather permitting. On the North and West shores, operations may take place in Burton Creek, Sugar Pine Point and D.L. Bliss state parks. To view a map with project locations and details, go online. Residual smoke may be seen in locations where operations have […]
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The U.S. Forest Service last week gave the go-ahead for Heavenly Mountain Resort to proceed with plans to improve amenities on the mountain. Projects include upgrading the existing skiing and snowboarding terrain near the Tamarack lift at the top of the gondola. Obstacles will be removed and the Tamarack Return Trail widened. Trees will be removed […]
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A 62-year-old Truckee man died Sunday when the vehicle he was using for snow removal slammed into a garage. Truckee police said it appears there was a medical event while the man was driving. The self-employed contractor was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred in the early afternoon of March 13 on Palisade Street in […]
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By David A. Lieb, AP JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State capitols are often referred to as “the people’s house,” but legislatures frequently put up no-trespassing signs by exempting themselves from public-records laws. That tendency was apparent when the Associated Press sought emails and daily schedules of legislative leaders in all 50 states. The request was […]
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Jamie Anderson of Meyers won the big air competition at the 2016 Corona World Championships of Snowboarding in Yabuli, China, today. Finland’ s Peetu Piiroinen was the winner for the men. Kyle Mack of the U.S. came to the second place, followed by Sebastien Toutant of Canada in third. Enni Rukajarvi of Finland second for the women, with Jessika Jenson […]
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The Sierra Avalanche Center has issued a backcountry avalanche warning through Monday at 7am. The warning is for the Lake Tahoe Basin, north to Yuba Pass and south to Ebbetts Pass. Wind slabs and snow slabs are a problem at and above tree line, according to the center. “Natural and human triggered avalanches are expected today […]
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By Associated Press KVITFJELL, Norway — American skier Marco Sullivan ended his 15-year-long World Cup career on Sunday, a day after competing in his record 105th downhill race. Sullivan competed in 167 World Cup races, including more downhills than any other American skier. The Squaw Valley resident said: “I depart with a lifetime of memories and the […]
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Each year, Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra recognizes South Tahoe Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade students for their writing skills. The writing festival begins in students’ language arts class, when the teachers assign them a writing project. Each student uses the same prompt, and develops an essay to support his or her opinion. The seventh-grade […]
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Eight-five years ago this week, on March 19, 1931, Nevada passed legislation to restore legalized gambling in the state. Gambling had been legal in Nevada previously between 1869 and 1910. The Nevada Club was Tahoe’s first South Shore Nevada casino. The neighboring Country Club & Cafe and others soon followed. The Nevada state line sign shown […]
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By Susan Wood TRUCKEE – And a one, and a two and now three buildings are going up at the new Northstar Lodge across from the ski resort’s village. This is a Welk Resorts timeshare property operated by the famous family. Lawrence Welk had a penchant for fine things, and it shows in the latest […]
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