By Larry Weitzman About six months ago I wrote a column about our former CAO, Larry Combs, getting he and all his Sutter cronies (including former DA Carl Adams) a 50 percent pension increase. Combs took his annual pension from about $120K to about $188K and Adams’ from about $105K to about $145K. But what […]
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By Beth J. Harpaz, Associated Press A new cookbook called “The Book of Lost Recipes” remembers classic dishes from long-gone hotels, iconic restaurants and roadside eateries of yesteryear. But the book is more than a collection of recipes. It also chronicles the evolution of American food culture, telling stories of how and why certain dishes […]
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By Mark Chediak and Noah Buhayar, Bloomberg Businessweek When Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought Nevada’s main utility, NV Energy, three years ago, it inherited a lucrative customer base: the neon-lit, air-conditioned casino-hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Now they’re in the midst of a costly split. Lured by the prospect of cheaper, cleaner energy elsewhere, two of […]
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By Daniel Rothberg, Las Vegas Sun Electronics have treated Sheri’s Ranch well. The cathouse in Pahrump, which claims to be the “unofficial brothel of CES,” reports a 70 percent increase in business when tech employees roll into Las Vegas for the massive trade show each January. But that cozy relationship might not last. Some in […]
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Tahoe Donner’s annual Summer Concert on the Green returns July 2-3 featuring a selection of 1970s tribute bands. Four all-star tribute bands will take the stage and transport guests back in time. On July 2, concert-goers will experience The Eagles tribute band, Desperado, and an Elton John tribute band, Kenny Metcalf as Elton & The […]
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· Fireworks are prohibited from all U.S. Forest Service lands and campgrounds – every day. · Truckee in partnership with the Sierra Business Council is introducing a program that will provide affordable and flexible financing and technical assistance workshops to eligible residents and businesses of Truckee. For more info, contact Jessica Carr at 530.582.5022 or jcarr@sierrabusiness.org. […]
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Tryouts for the South Tahoe Futbol Club are June 21-23 at South Tahoe Middle School. The soccer club is for boys and girls ages 5 to 18. Tryouts for girls are from 4:30-6:30pm, boys from 6:30-8:30pm. Bring cleats, shin guards and water. The nonprofit club will have teams competing in leagues, tournaments and showcases. For more information, contact […]
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By Evan Maxwell, Reno Gazette Journal A sewer district on the shore of Lake Tahoe is either a secretive organization controlled by powerful corporate interests or a completely transparent public service agency that has efficiently toiled for six decades to keep the lake pristine and crystal clear. Or something in between. Douglas County Sewer Improvement District […]
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The lack of inventory is helping drive housing prices higher in the greater Lake Tahoe region. The median sales price for all homes sold in El Dorado, Placer and Sacramento counties in May was $345,000, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. This is an increase of 7.5 percent from a year ago. El Dorado County […]
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Participants in the 33rd annual Tahoe Tennis Classic will be playing on newly resurfaced courts this summer. The six hard courts at Zephyr Cove Tennis club are like brand new. Painted a lighter and darker shade of green, they are already being broken in by locals. With the tournament’s growth in popularity, it is now […]
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