By Kathryn Reed Squaw Valley wants to build a coaster similar to what Heavenly Mountain Resort has at the top of the gondola. The Timberline Twister would be near the base of the resort between the Far East and Red Dog chairlifts in an area that is zoned for this type of use. The resort […]
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By Bubba Brown, Park Record For Michael Cook and the rest of the volunteer ski patrollers who have staffed Park City Mountain Resort over the last several decades, it’s the end of an era. The resort recently eliminated its National Ski Patrol volunteer program, announcing the decision to both the volunteers and full-time patrollers last […]
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By Tanya Mohn, Forbes High-tech, health and engineering are among the fields people typically think about when it comes to robust workforce opportunities, but travel is one of the most potent job creators of any American industry. In this country, workers who began their careers in travel and tourism achieved higher peak salary than most […]
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By Todd Prince, Las Vegas Review-Journal Two casino operators have called on members of Congress to move ahead with immigration reform as some employees may lose their right to stay in the United States. The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it was winding down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program, or DACA, which provided […]
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More than 40 restaurants are participating in the Excellence in Education Foundation’s Dining for Schools fundraising program this year. Each cardholder receives 50 percent off an individual dinner entrée at participating restaurants in the Truckee and North Tahoe area. Some restrictions apply. The Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation is a private, a nonprofit organization […]
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Campgrounds and facilities associated with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s Upper American River Project in El Dorado County will be undergoing renovations over the next few years. Many of these facilities will be upgraded and several new features added. The work will require some sites to be temporarily or completely closed during construction. Here are […]
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By Alexei Koseff, Sacramento Bee When State University of New York and City University of New York students return to campus this fall, tens of thousands of low-income undergraduates will pay no tuition under a new scholarship program. Rhode Island will also begin to cover tuition for nearly all recent high school graduates entering the […]
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Donner Pass and Moraine roads in Truckee are closed due to a gas leak in the area. The area affected has been evacuated by fire personnel. There is no estimated time for reopening. No further details were available. — Lake Tahoe News staff report
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BloodSource will have a blood drive in South Lake Tahoe on Sept. 29 to meet the community need for blood and blood products. The drive is sponsored by the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Walk-ins are welcome. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be at least 16 (16 and 17 year olds will need a […]
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By Kathryn Reed Some form of a burrito or taco is something I seem to eat on a weekly basis. I change up the concoctions based on what I have in the house. Lately I have been loving the butternut squash and black bean combination. Then I go from there. While it can be a […]
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