· Warren Miller’s “Here, There & Everywhere” will be shown Feb. 11 at 6pm at South Tahoe High School as a fundraiser for the ski team. Tickets are $15 each and may be purchased online starting Jan. 23. · “Groundhog Day” (rated PG) will be shown all day for free at the Minden Library on […]
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Placer County Board of Supervisors on July 25 is expected to approve a six-month transitional contract with the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association. The contract would be effective from Aug. 1 to Jan. 31 for $1,779,496. NLTRA would be responsible for marketing the North Lake Tahoe area, limited transportation and developing capital projects with the […]
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The Carson Ranger District on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is putting on ranger-led snowshoe treks every Saturday through March 18. This is a way to explore National Forest lands, while learning about the natural, cultural, and geologic history of the Lake Tahoe area. The walk begins at 10am, last three hours, and cover approximately 2 […]
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The fourth winter Alpenglow Mountain Festival, is a celebration of human-powered mountain sports, events, clinics, equipment demonstrations, critically-acclaimed film and more, is Feb. 18-26. Geared toward beginner and intermediate winter recreation enthusiasts, the Alpenglow Mountain Festival showcases some of the best activities Lake Tahoe has to offer – backcountry skiing and splitboarding, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, […]
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By Michael Scott Davidson, Las Vegas Review-Journal Republican leadership in the Nevada Legislature appears split on a proposal to modify a decade-old property tax cap law. Michael Roberson, the top Republican in the Senate, has vowed to stop the bill, but Assembly minority leader Paul Anderson is keeping a more open mind ahead of the […]
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Starting in February, the Minden Library will be showing movies every Saturday at 10:30am in the meeting room for free. These movies are geared toward adults and teens (rated PG to PG-13). Free coffee and treats will be available. February’s theme is romantic award-winning films: · Feb. 4: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (not rated) […]
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By USSA KITZBUEHEL, Austria – On the world’s toughest downhill course, one small mistake is the difference between finishing on the podium and 10th place. Just ask Steve Nyman (Sundance, Utah), who finished 10th in Saturday’s Hahnenkamm Audi FIS Ski World Cup downhill where the top 10 were separated by just 0.84 seconds. Italy’s Dominik […]
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By USSA GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany – Lindsey Vonn (Vail) is back on top. In only her second race since returning from a pair of injuries that sidelined her for almost a year, Vonn won Saturday’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup downhill on the Kandahar course for the third time in her career. Saturday’s win marked her […]
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By Jim Krajewski, Reno Gazette-Journal Low numbers and a lack of experience will take Incline football out of the 2A and into independent status next season. The Highlanders forfeited three games last season, at Battle Mountain, and home games versus 2A state runner-up Yerington and 2A state champion Pershing County, because athletic and school officials thought the games were […]
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By Lake Tahoe News Caltrans is alerting motorists traveling to the Sierra, particularly those using Interstate 80 over Donner Summit or Highway 50 over Echo Summit, to be prepared for significant travel delays through Monday. Expect passes to be closed at times either for avalanche control or to clear wrecks. For current road conditions, click on […]
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