By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal The 68th edition of the iconic Warren Miller ski film series will feature epic skiing and snowboarding in locations such as Norway, New Zealand and the French Alps. But viewers will notice plenty of shots with Lake Tahoe ties, too. “Line of Descent” features several athletes with Tahoe ties […]
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The Truckee Chamber’s annual awards dinner at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe celebrated the people, businesses, and organizations of the community. A special recognition award went to 13-year-old Johan Sotelo. Johan received numerous nominations touting his exemplary volunteer service and work ethic from many Truckee organizations. Other winners include: Small Business of the Year (1-10 employees): […]
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Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District has partnered with Kingsbury Hardware to provide ash cans to the homeowners of the district for the safe disposal of hot ashes. Cans are free for residents who are part of the district who use a wood burning appliance to heat their homes. To obtain a free ash can, go […]
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By Larry Weitzman Lexus is one of the dominate luxury brands, beginning with the 1990 model year with the first midsize ES starting life as its second generation in 1991. Now in its sixth generation, it moved solidly in the midsize category when it switched from the Camry chassis to the stretched Avalon chassis that […]
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Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport ranger districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available for purchase beginning Nov. 1. Christmas tree permits must be purchased in person and are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis for $10 each. Permits are nonrefundable and nontransferable, and are valid through Dec. 25. […]
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With there having been eight traffic deaths and 578 crashes during the past four Halloweens in Nevada, safety officials want people to be smarter. NDOT and NHP say: Pedestrians should cross the street legally, making eye contact with drivers and waiting for drivers to stop before crossing. Pedestrians should also make themselves visible, whether wearing […]
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Longtime South Lake Tahoe resident Wendy Shehadi died Oct 19, 2017. She was 76. She was born March 13, 1941, in Reno. She died in Las Vegas from complications of kidney failure and pneumonia. Wendy was a graduate of Reno High School and the University of Nevada, Reno, majoring in physical education and English. During […]
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By Susan Wood CAMP RICHARDSON – “It could happen to anyone.” The words of Kasandra, a Tahoe native attending South Tahoe Middle School, resonated with about 120 captivated listeners sitting on both floors of the building. It was as if the hush over the audience allowed hearing a pin drop at a stunningly quiet Valhalla […]
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To the community, Basic expenses. We all know what those are: rent, food, utilities and clothing. In a city, basic expenses would be roads, snow removal, police and fire. A recent staff report stated that the city has seen an “increase in property, sales and transient occupancy taxes.” So why do they need more for […]
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By Lisa Riley Roche, KSL SALT LAKE CITY — Utah needs to spend more than $39 million to ready the ski jumps, speedskating oval, bobsled track and other Olympic facilities for hosting another Winter Games, according to a legislative audit released Tuesday. “Maintaining Olympic assets is essential for an effective Olympic bid,” the legislative auditor […]
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