By Kathryn Reed Financially troubled resort owner Intrawest has finally been bought. It’s been a slow demise for the Colorado-based firm that was once the largest ski resort operator in the world. KSL Capital Partners, the parent company of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts, along with Aspen Skiing Company – both Colorado-based firms […]
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By David H. Petraeus Over the past quarter century, the information technology revolution has transformed relations between people and between states, including in the conduct of warfare. For the U.S. military, the manifestations of this revolution have covered the full spectrum from the dramatic to the prosaic. Unmanned aerial vehicles, ships, and ground systems now […]
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Pedestrian deaths are climbing faster than motorist fatalities, reaching nearly 6,000 deaths last year — the highest total in more than two decades, according to an analysis of preliminary state data. Increased driving due to an improved economy, lower gas prices and more walking for exercise and environmental factors are […]
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To the community, On behalf of the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless, I would like to thank an anonymous donor who has donated $4,500 to extend the operating season of the South Lake Tahoe warm room through April 30. This donation supports our mission of meeting the needs of our neighbors experiencing homelessness by providing […]
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By Mark Glover, Sacramento Bee Housing affordability – or more precisely, the increasing lack of it – in California has prompted growing concern among economists and segments of the residential real estate industry. Sung Won Sohn, a professor of economics at California State University, Channel Islands, said last week that “the average person, especially in […]
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By Melinda Myers Harvest and enjoy the garden-fresh flavor of tomatoes right outside your kitchen. Grow them in containers set on your patio, balcony, deck or stairs. You’ll enjoy the convenience of harvesting fresh tomatoes just a few feet away from where you prepare your meals. And your guests will enjoy harvesting fresh tomatoes to […]
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Friends of the South Lake Tahoe Library are putting on two event later this month. The first is April 25 at 6pm – the Tahoe Rim Trail geology talk. Dave Schnake, a Tahoe Rim Trail Association board member and crew leader, is a trained geologist and geochemist. He will give the low down on Tahoe […]
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Concerts at Commons Beach music series is scheduled to return to Tahoe City on Sunday afternoons this summer from June 18-Sept. 3. Featuring a mix of touring regional and national artists, as well as local bands, concerts are every Sunday from 4-7pm, with the first and final concerts starting at 3 p.m. Presented in partnership […]
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By Peter Fimrite, San Francisco Chronicle Leaning back in his chair, his gold sheriff’s badge glinting in a shaft of light, John D’Agostini thought for a second about what he would do if Sacramento legislators imposed San Francisco-style sanctuary laws to protect people living across the state illegally. His dilemma is part of the complex […]
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By Rick Gross If you are just getting started on investing, it’s important to get a grasp on the basics. A proper perspective from the beginning may improve your opportunities for long-term investment success. Here are five concepts that can be helpful for new investors to understand: 1. If you are young, time is on […]
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