Stateline casinos in May saw their revenues surge by 30 percent compared to 2016, with the win being more than $17.8 million. Statewide the numbers were also positive. The Gaming Control Board on June 29 said the overall win was up 3.5 percent to $991.6 million compared to May 2016. Of the 19 markets that […]
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By Nic Abelow Everyone needs a vacation periodically. Breaking the routine of the workaday world is not only refreshing, but studies show it is good for you and your ability to do a better job. Reducing job stress can lead to more productivity. It’s easy to spend a lot of money on a vacation, but […]
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Six ducklings tried to run from the law, but officers were able to apprehend them in Tahoe City. A Placer County sheriff’s deputy saw the group of orphaned ducklings crossing North Lake Boulevard. She used her patrol vehicle to block traffic, allowing them to safely cross. The ducklings huddled up under a vehicle on the […]
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Thousands of miles were logged in this year’s Tahoe Bike Challenge. Each year, for the first two weeks of June, hundreds of Tahoe residents and visitors participate in the Tahoe Bike Challenge in teams or as individuals to see who can replace the most car trips with trips by bicycle. Staff with the Tahoe Regional […]
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· New this year is evening on the lawn at Valhalla. The first one is July 5, 5:30-7:30pm. Bob Woods’ Swampbilly is the artist. There is a suggested donation of $10-$20. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic; a bar will be set up. · Joey Logano presented the High Fives Foundation with a check for […]
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By Anjeanette Damon, Reno Gazette-Journal Blaming the uncertainty over health care reform in the U.S. Senate, insurance carriers will stop offering plans under the Affordable Care Act in nearly all of Nevada’s rural counties, including Carson City and Douglas County. In total, about 8,000 Nevadans will lose their insurance, with no options to buy a different […]
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be partnering with radio personality Jon Sanchez of KOH-780AM for a series of radio events to be broadcast for the community. The public is invited to join in by calling 775.852.8255. People may attend the first event (July 7) in person at Sanchez Ranch Meat Co. in Minden to ask […]
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On the weekend of the Wimbledon Championships in England, the courts of Zephyr Cove will be going all white. The annual Breakfast at Wimbledon at Zephyr Cove Tennis Club is July 15. Breakfast starts at 9am, with play at 10am. Participants will be paired with a partner in the doubles event. Wear white – just […]
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By Kathryn Reed As if Mother Nature hadn’t taken away most of the sand in Tahoe via a full lake, now the state of California is cutting off what little access remains in parts of the South Shore. The Upper Truckee Marsh and the beach below where the Alta Mira building used to be adjacent […]
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By Kathryn Reed The drama surrounding the future of Lake Tahoe Community College’s theater department is like an improv production where the ending is anyone’s guess. Another scene was staged with week at the board meeting with the task force presenting its recommendations. However, two-fifths of the board was gone – members Kerry David and […]
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