Caltrans is alerting motorists traveling this weekend in the Sierra foothills, mountain areas or over the Donner or Echo summits to be prepared for winter driving conditions, especially at the higher elevations and in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Motorists should also expect delays caused by increased traffic because of the holiday weekend. Very cold overnight temperatures […]
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By Associated Press Stateline casinos helped contribute to 2016 being the first time since the 2008 fiscal year that Nevada casinos showed net income instead of a loss. The Gaming Control Board released the figures Wednesday. The South Shore reported a 5.1 percent increase year-over-year to $375 million. In 2015 the Stateline casinos had a net […]
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Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s new CEO starts Feb. 6. Craig Schmidt has been leading the Mammoth chamber since September 2014. His background is being the chief executive officer of chambers in tourist areas. Prior to Mammoth he was in Morro Bay, Healdsburg and Hood River. Schmidt is a graduate of the Institute […]
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To the community, Base Camp Pizza, just one of many Tahoe Restaurant Group’s establishments, was the host for Bread & Broth’s Monday meal on Jan. 2 at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. Their Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorship is just one of the many ways that Ted Kennedy and members of his restaurant crews […]
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El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is putting on a six-week program for caregivers. The series topics include: Feb. 24 – Taking Care of You March 3 – Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress March 10 – Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns March 17 – Communicating in Challenging Situations March 24 – Learning From […]
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By Melinda Myers Brighten your winter days by inviting birds into your landscape. Their beauty and motion help enliven the garden and lighten your spirit. Not only do they provide entertainment, but also an opportunity for all ages to stay involved with nature year-round. Increase the number of visitors to your yard by including all […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal March Madness is upon us, another time of the year when people who almost never set foot inside a race and sports book become sports experts and serious gamblers. It was only a month ago that twice-a-year bettors showed their expertise on Super Bowl Sunday. But come […]
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By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee Placer County Sheriff Ed Bonner announced Wednesday that he will retire next month after 22 years in the post. In a video posted on the Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page, Bonner, 65, cited health reasons for his decision to leave office effective Feb. 24. “My doctors and I have huddled up […]
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Update 5:34pm: While a winter storm warning remains in effect for the Tahoe area until 10 tonight, the forecast for next week is for another atmospheric storm to hit the region. It is expected to arrive Tuesday night and last through Wednesday. Forecasters are saying it will not be as strong as the storms that […]
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By Susan Wood With Christmas snow conditions ripe, Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Chief Operating Officer Pete Sonntag tweeted he was about to drop into Killebrew Canyon and thanked his “ski patrol for keeping us safe.” This January marks the 16th year of National Ski Safety Awareness, changed from a weeklong event to a month in 2013. […]
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