Mark Mulder, the defending champion and former MLB all-star pitcher, and newly-retired pro tennis champion Mardy Fish are co-favorites to win the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. Harrah’s and Harveys Race & Sports Book have Mulder and Fish at 3-1 to win the 27th annual competition at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline. The […]
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Mark Twain can be spotted every Monday in Incline Village. McAvoy Layne, who has been channeling Twain for years, is putting on The Ghost of Mark Twain at Tahoe on behalf of the local historical society. It is part humor, part historical. Performances are at 7pm in the Mark Twain Room of the Starbucks Building […]
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By Abby Hobbs, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — Emerald ash borers are infesting states across the country, and they’re on their way to Utah, officials said. But researchers at BYU study may have found a way to eliminate the problematic pests. The emerald ash borer was originally discovered in Michigan in 2002 and since […]
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By Rick Gross The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union following a referendum known as Brexit was the latest test for investment markets worldwide. The immediate market reaction was decidedly negative, but soon after markets started to rebound, more so in the U.S. than overseas. Investors should be prepared for continued uncertainty related […]
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· Three corridor options on roadway and path improvements will be the subject of a July 21 meeting in Meyers. There will be a visual presentation of the concepts provided by El Dorado County staff and opportunities for questions and comments. The meeting will be from 6-8pm at the CCC building. · Auditions for “Dorothy […]
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By Susan Wood A ski area executive with deep roots in the industry was groomed by Vail to take the helm of the resort known for deep snow. Doug Pierini returned to the Lake Tahoe region, coming on board Kirkwood Mountain Resort as vice president and general manager this summer. At 46, the former vice […]
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By Serena Does and Margaret Shih While the U.S. currently has a black president and a woman just made history by clinching the Democratic presidential nomination, both racial minorities and women still face significant barriers in professional settings. Considering the parallels and differences in the biases that women and racial minorities face is an important […]
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Nevada State Parks and Nevada Department of Wildlife have set up a bear trap at Sand Harbor. The need to trap the animal is because it has been getting into garbage at the popular Lake Tahoe beach. The animal has had easy pickings because dumpsters have not been closed properly and have been overflowing, according […]
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By Larry Weitzman There are four distinct models of the Hyundai Sonata, the Sonata, the Sonata Eco, the Sonata Hybrid and this new Sonata 2.0T Sport/Limited. Within those four models there are also various trim levels. I tested a version of the 2015 model a year ago and while it is essentially the same vehicle, […]
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A workshop in Tahoe City will focus on Tahoe’s native herbal and edible plants. The Sierra is home to many plants that are delicious and beneficial to one’s health. People will be taught which native plants are easily grown in the Tahoe garden and can provide homegrown teas for the kitchen. Bring containers or bags to take […]
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