By Chad Hanson, Sierra In the wake of the October 2017 fires in Northern California, which resulted in the loss of so many lives and homes, people affected by the tragedy are grieving and bewildered. Many people are searching for answers about what caused the fires, and a way forward to prevent similar loss of […]
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By Kate Irby and Emily Cadei, Sacramento Bee Attorney General Jeff Sessions hinted Wednesday that the Justice Department may take a tougher stance on recreational marijuana in the near future, a change in policy that would have a significant impact on the five states plus the District of Columbia that already allow the drug to […]
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Stateline casinos bucked the statewide trend in October, with gaming revenue up more than 16 percent to $2.29 million compared to a year ago. Statewide the numbers released Nov. 30 by the Nevada Gaming Control Board were flat, with a 0.27 percent gain.Las Vegas numbers were down. Officials are attributing this to the massacre at […]
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By Beth J. Harpaz, AP The number of international visitors arriving in the United States declined nearly 4 percent in the first six months of this year compared with the same period in 2016, according to data released Wednesday from the U.S. Department of Commerce National Travel and Tourism Office in Washington. Many sectors of […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal When the snow flies in the mountains many hikers and backpackers retreat to their laptops and smartphones to dream up bigger and better adventures for next year. Hikers hunting a truly epic adventure on the Pacific Crest, Appalachian or any other long trail need more than fancy gear and the […]
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For the entire month of December, Sierra-at-Tahoe rings in the holiday season with family-friendly Christmas movies coupled with ski/snowboard premieres, charity fundraisers, and live artists. Sierra-at-Tahoe, FNCTN and Lake Tahoe AleworX will provide the community an opportunity to enjoy free big-screen movie screenings under the stars, while huddled around fire pits and supporting a great […]
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· Sierra Avalanche Center is having a fundraiser Dec. 1 at 6pm at the restaurant at Lake Tahoe Airport. · Azul Latin Kitchen in the Heavenly Village is having an enchilada fundraiser for Tahoe Youth & Family Services on Dec. 12, 5-9pm. Cost is $10. · Northstar plans to open Dec. 1. · There will […]
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Light Up a Life, Barton Health Hospice’s annual celebration of the memory of loved ones lost will be Dec. 13, 6-7:30pm in the North Room at Edgewood Tahoe. Hospice staff will share readings and a remembrance message, and attendees will have the opportunity to reflect and acknowledge those who have passed. The event will culminate […]
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A primary wire belonging to Liberty Utilities is down at Highway 50 and the Angora Creek area of the South Shore. Crews on site making repairs, with restoration expected by 2:30pm. Customers are reporting no or partial power. The areas affected include Dixie Mountain Road, Pyramid Court, Pyramid Circle, Mt. Shasta Circle and Snow Mountain. […]
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A former children’s ski instructor at Heavenly Mountain Resort is going to prison for 15 years. Stephan DeGraffenreid, 26, of Gardnerville was sentenced Nov. 29. In September he pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of attempted sexual exploitation. Upon release he must be supervised for life. DeGraffenreid […]
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