Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Sept. 16, 2016, Sacramento Bee. It has been 110 years since the San Francisco fire led to the damming of the Tuolumne River, cornering dibs on some of the world’s most pristine water for that lucky city by the bay. Hetch Hetchy water: It’s the California luxury that […]
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By Bill Swindell, Santa Rosa Press Democrat Total U.S. alcohol spending for the past 12 months has increased 3.8 percent, according to a report, as consumers continue to trade up for more expensive brands. Total U.S. consumer spending on alcoholic beverages was at $229.8 billion for the past 12 months ending Aug. 31, according to […]
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As a result of the 27th American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority has nearly $52,000 to give out to South Shore nonprofits. Groups must meet 501(c)3 certified nonprofit guidelines, provide an outline of their mission, describe how the donation will be used and indicate impact in the community, and be located […]
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By Tracy Rucinski, Reuters Billionaire investors Marc Rowan and David Bonderman are among Caesars Entertainment Corp. directors who must disclose details of their wealth to creditors of the casino holding company’s bankrupt subsidiary, a U.S. judge said last week. Junior creditors of Caesars Entertainment Operating Co Inc. convinced the court on Wednesday to force six […]
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By Alex Soeth, Reno Gazette-Journal Does your business have a product made in Nevada? If so, the Nevada Small Business Development Center would like to help you spread its awareness. Made in Nevada, managed by the Nevada SBDC, is a nonprofit marketing and branding initiative that has proudly promoted Nevada-made products for more than 25 […]
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By Buck Wargo, Law Vegas Review-Journal A new concept that allows businesses to place wagers on behalf of passive investors is failing to gain much traction with Nevada’s sports books. Since the so-called sports-entity betting took effect in November, the only sports book participating is CG Technology, the company that lobbied the Nevada Legislature for […]
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To the community, I’m writing this letter in support of Annie Davidson’s candidacy for LTUSD school board. First and foremost, Annie cares deeply about children. Annie’s 20-year career in education began with teaching elementary school in a high-poverty, impacted school in Burlington, Vt., where all students received free or reduced lunch, and many students were […]
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Updated 8:20pm: As of Sunday night the Owens River Fire near Mammoth is estimated to be 6,000 acres and 20 percent contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The fire that started Sept. 17 is burning north of the Owens River Road near Clark Canyon, east of Highway 395. It is burning in sagebrush and […]
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By Kathryn Reed ECHO SUMMIT – Casually walking along the Pony Express Trail we wonder how pioneers had the gumption to push on through the Sierra. Hiking with ample water and modern clothing is a breeze. And we had a map. To have done so with wagons, cumbersome clothing and at times with inadequate supplies […]
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· Comedian Iliza Shlesinger will be at MontBleu in Stateline on Dec. 30 at 8pm. Tickets are available online. · Tahoe Donner’s Fall Festival is Oct. 8 from 11am-5pm at the Northwoods Clubhouse. Admission is free, with options to purchase food, drinks and activities. There will be a pumpkin patch, maze, barbecue, seasonal beer, arts […]
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