By Beth J. Harpaz, AP Hyatt Hotels will no longer offer on-demand pornographic movies in its rooms, the company said Wednesday. “This content will not be introduced to any new Hyatt hotels, and it will be discontinued or phased out at all hotels,” the company said in a statement. Hyatt is just the latest hotel […]
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The traditional holiday story of Clara, the Nutcracker and seven headed Rat King, and the Kingdom of Sweets will be brought to the stage in Sierra Nevada Ballet’s “Peanutcracker — The Story in a Nutshell”. It is a shorter, 45-minute narrated version that is “designed for families with younger children to introduce them to the […]
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Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters will be at the Douglas County Library in Minden on Oct. 24 from 2-4pm. The not-for-profit group formed in 2005 with a desire to understand the world of the paranormal. Members seek to help people experiencing unexplainable events by using interviews, investigations, and education to create a better understanding of the situation. Local […]
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By Jessie Marchesseau El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel hosted a community meeting at South Lake Tahoe council chambers at the airport on Thursday evening as part of the process to develop a three-year strategic plan for El Dorado County. The focus of the meeting was to inform citizens about the planning process and to […]
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To the community, Hundreds of writers, creators and community members attended the inaugural WordWave literary festival at Valhalla Oct. 9-11. This event exceeded our expectations and confirmed that South Lake Tahoe is a great place for cultural events. From the Steampunk Ball with Garth Stein to the Pam Houston keynote and the one-act play competition […]
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The 40th anniversary of the first Nevada Highway Patrol trooper to die in the line of duty was marked Oct. 14 by those who worked along side him. Gary Gifford was shot and killed at approximately noon on Oct. 14, 1975. After robbing the Round Hill branch of the First National Bank of Nevada the […]
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· Bruce Bochy, manager of the San Francisco Giants, dropped by Steamers restaurant in South Lake Tahoe on Oct. 11 for lunch and a cold drink. With all the Giants memorabilia in the eatery and the window paintings, it’s easy to know this is where to find fans of the G-men. · […]
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By Susan Wood For all the focus on the blues and funk, South Lake Tahoe musician Trey Stone was inspired by a musician who may surprise most – Jimi Hendrix. The psychedelic rock and roll artist that made his claim to fame at the renowned Woodstock concert is known for becoming one with his guitar. […]
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By Joe Mathews Fresno is one of the poorest metro areas in the United States. So why do people keep moving there? The short answer: Fresno is in California. And there is something very different about our state’s poor cities. In other parts of America, people have abandoned cities labeled poor—because of high poverty rates […]
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A fatal accident on Interstate 80 is causing major traffic delays. The accident occurred about 2pm Thursday, with the road not expected to be completely open until after 10:30 tonight. Authorities are turning back or holding all traffic at the Gold Ranch exit just east of the Nevada state line. Only local traffic is being allowed […]
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