By Christopher Weber and Geoff Mulvihill, AP The nation’s homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in West Coast cities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its annual Point in Time count Wednesday, a report […]
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The infamous Santa Ski Day will take place at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe on Dec. 9. Skiers and riders outfitted in their “finest Kris Kringle red and white,” or anything related to the holidays—elves, candy canes, shiny presents, Mrs. Clause and more—are invited to participate. Discounted lift tickets priced at just $69 will be available […]
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Donner Memorial State Park’s Visitor Center is having a family-friendly holiday open house on Dec. 16. There will be live performances by Truckee’s Richard Blair, storytelling, arts and crafts, Wagons Ho! Junior Ranger programs, guided history walks, scavenger hunts, as well as store specials and free gift wrapping. Free holiday cookies and hot drinks will […]
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Third installment of the 12th annual Alpenglow Sports Winter Film Series features Chris Burkard and his show “Under an Arctic Sky.” At 7pm on Jan. 4 at Squaw Valley’s Olympic Lodge guests will get a taste of what it’s like surfing in the fjords of northern Iceland during the largest storm in 25 years. Along […]
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By Susan Wood One could argue Orr stands for orthopedics at Lake Tahoe. With Barton bringing on Jeffrey Orr, 37, to its Tahoe Orthopedics group in September, the healthcare organization carries on a legacy built around one of the most renowned and accomplished orthopedic surgeons in this region. His father is Terry Orr. Between names […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Nov. 18, 2017, Los Angeles Times. It’s been a year since Californian banned most stores from handing out flimsy, single-use plastic bags to customers. It was the first, and remains the only, U.S. state to do so. But guess what? In the end, this momentous change was not […]
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By Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times In today’s political climate, even pizza, bourbon and coffee can be partisan issues. A year after the presidential election, a range of advertisers are learning that it doesn’t take much — sometimes just a single Twitter post — to land them in the middle of a social media firestorm […]
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While fire can heat a home and provide comfort, it is also be an extremely destructive force. That is why it is important to let ash cool and then dispose of it in a safe manner. The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District has partnered with Kingsbury Hardware to provide ash cans to the homeowners of […]
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By Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee What happened to the rain? Less than a year after the drought was declared over, precipitation has been relatively scarce in the Sacramento area and Northern California so far this season. This week’s cold snap is accompanied by a round of dry weather that’s expected to last at least another […]
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Jordan Fisher-Smith, author of “Engineering Eden,” will discusses his critically acclaimed book on Dec. 16 at the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center in Truckee. Doors open at 5pm and the program begins at 5:30pm. “Engineering Eden” will be available for sale and signing after the program. There is a $5 suggested donation to attend […]
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