By Julie Dugdale, Outside The disheartening rate of glacial retreat in the face of climate change isn’t a new concern for scientists and outdoor enthusiasts. But ski behemoth Whistler Blackcomb has a particularly vested interest. As one of two North American resorts to offer summer skiing and snowboarding on a glacier, the revered ski area—specifically, […]
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By Sandra Chereb, Las Vegas Review-Journal Tesla Motors Inc. is expanding its presence in the Northern Nevada desert. Records from the Storey County assessor‘s office shows the California-based electric car maker recently purchased nearly 2,000 more acres in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center east of Reno, where it is building a massive battery factory in partnership with […]
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It will be up to the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office if charges are filed in the death of Skye Melzer. The 21-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman was the passenger on a motorcycle that was hit by a truck on Highway 50 on July 5. Melzer died at Renown Medical Center in Reno from […]
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By Kathryn Reed What happens in the Sierra, does not stay in the Sierra. That is the message those tasked with managing land, water and fire suppression in the mountains are trying to convey to people downstream and to politicians in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. The goal is to change how forests are managed. In […]
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By Garry Bowen Back around May Day, I wrote an article “A Glass Half-Full”, as a commentary on South Lake Tahoe celebrating a 50th anniversary of its incorporation while at the same time having several workshops on the question of what SLT wants to be when it grows up, highlighted by looking at each of […]
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By Casey Beyer History shows time and time again our greatest accomplishments at Lake Tahoe are achieved when people work together. In the past, Tahoe was known as a place where unproductive interactions between stakeholders led to a stunning decay in our environment and our economic vitality, creating a region that seemed frozen in time. […]
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By Marc Saltzman, USA Today There’s one obvious downside to our fascination with gadgets: obsolescence. Just when we start to get used to our new purchase – be it a smartphone, tablet, laptop or television – it seems there’s a better one around the corner. To make matters worse, you might find the newer and […]
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Charities are a big part of the annual American Century Championship golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe. Each year a number of local charities benefit from the event, with checks given when all the fun is over. This is the second year Vessel Bags will provide personalized custom golf bags for each of the 92 participating […]
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Liberty Utilities in early August will begin construction to upgrade electrical lines in the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee area. This month crews will begin prepping the site and bringing in materials. The 650 electrical line is one of the oldest lines in Liberty Utilities’ service territory. The company said upgrading the line, which will eventually operate as […]
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By Phillip Reese, Dale Kasler and Ryan Sabalow, Sacramento Bee The era of lush, green lawns adorning new California homes moved a dramatic step closer to ending Wednesday. Drought-tolerant plants must dominate lawns around new homes and businesses across California under new regulations unanimously approved by the California Water Commission. The new rules effectively limit […]
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