By Dan Walters, Sacramento Bee It’s very rare, but always welcome, when reality intrudes on political decision making. Thus, it’s noteworthy that overseers of the nation’s largest pension trust fund, the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), last month reduced – albeit reluctantly – its projection of future earnings by a half-percentage point. With […]
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By Ann Patchett, New York Times The pilgrims have been coming to Nashville for as long as the Grand Ole Opry has been on the radio. They come for Fan Fair and Taylor Swift concerts or just to walk down Lower Broad in cowboy boots. Parents visit their children in college. Conventioneers deplane by the […]
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By Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics In the thick of winter, the common wisdom is that when you are gearing up to take your truck out in the cold and snow, you should step outside, start up your engine, and let it idle to warm up. But contrary to popular belief, this does not prolong the […]
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By Kathryn Reed A quiet man who never wanted much attention, but whose family has left a rich history at Fallen Leaf Lake has died. Bill Craven died Dec. 28, 2016. He was 88. His grandfather, William W. Price, started Camp Agassiz for boys in 1895, which led to the resort at Fallen Leaf Lake. […]
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There is no estimated time when the Comet chairlift at Heavenly Mountain Resort will be back in operation. It has been out of service since New Year’s Day morning. Everyone on the lift had to evacuated. “The Comet chairlift is not operating due to a mechanical issue and an inspection is currently under way. The […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority is seeking applicants to the Bicycle Advisory Committee as required by Measure R. Four of the seven positions are open. Terms are for two years. Committee meetings are usually the first Wednesday of each month from 9-11am. The deadline to apply is Jan. 20 at 5pm. […]
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Updated at 7:01pm: By Kathryn Reed An avalanche threat has been issued for parts of Incline Village. “There are indications that an avalanche may occur in the Third Creek drainage and in the avalanche path adjacent to Third Creek to the south. Flowing debris from this anticipated avalanche(s) are expected to remain confined to the […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal With some rural Nevadans still seething over President Obama’s designation of two national monuments two Republican lawmakers want to restrict the ability of future presidents to create more in the Silver State. On Wednesday Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., and Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., announced legislation that would make Nevada off-limits […]
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Incline Village General Improvement District is contemplating building a bike park between the recreation center and Incline Way on about 1½ acres. IVGID and the nonprofit Incline Bike Project are working together on the proposal. The memorandum of understanding will help IBP beef up its fundraising. The board this year is expected to move forward […]
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Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s annual Connect for a Cause Charity Mixer is Jan. 12 from 5:30-8:30pm. This event will include drinks, appetizers, a photo booth, and raffle prizes. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Bread & Broth. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for Bread & Broth. Those who […]
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