By Tony Bizjak, Sacramento Bee California is quietly positioning itself at the leading edge of what could be the biggest revolution in daily travel since the day the buggy was unhitched from the horse. The self-driving, or autonomous, car, seen by many as a “Jetsons”-like futuristic dream, may be less than a decade from commercial […]
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Olympic snowboarder Elena Hight of South Lake Tahoe has entered the world of fashion. Her collection with Volcom is all about comfortable chic to fit her traveling lifestyle. Hight’s pieces are designed to take the active girl from a day on the mountain to dinner with friends, without sacrificing style. The clothing line is available […]
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Despite the cold temps and needing to be bundled up, farmers braved the cold drive up to Tahoe and patrons made their way to the American Legion for the first farmers’ market of the season in South Lake Tahoe. As more produce ripens, more vendors will be at the Tuesday market. The market is open […]
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Coach Gil Llewellyn and some of his top staff of world-renowned Advantage Basketball Camps is returning to the Kahle Community Center in Stateline. Summer ball handling and shooting camp is June 25-28, Monday-Thursday, 9am to 4pm. Camp is available in two- and four-day sessions. Tuition is $145 to $225. The camp is open to boys […]
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By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau CARSON CITY – A national survey of 6,000 small businesses has generated mixed ratings for Nevada, with high marks for its regulations and tax code but also showing one of the least healthy climates overall among the states. The survey, conducted by Thumbtack.com in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation, […]
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Asish Janardhan has been identified as the man who drowned June 2 near Camp Richardson. The 29-year-old man from Antioch was attempting to swim from his kayak near the Valhalla pier, but was unable to make it to shore. This is the second drowning of the season in Lake Tahoe. Robert Ranieri, 29, of South […]
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By Andrea Gallo, Sacramento Bee Less than a day after a baby rattlesnake struck him, Bowser – a mixed Labrador and heeler puppy – pranced to his car, waited for his swelling to go down and relished tummy rubs from his owner, Nick Delgado. Bowser is one of the luckier animals bitten by rattlesnakes in […]
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• Lakeview Commons’ dedication ceremony is June 20 at 2pm. • Granlibakken in Tahoe City will launch its treetop adventure park this month. It consists of platforms installed in trees that are connected by various configurations of cable, wood, rope and ziplines to form bridges. • Truckee Police Department has promoted Robert Leftwich to captain, […]
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By David McGrath Schwartz, Las Vegas Sun Gov. Brian Sandoval peered down into a spawning run at Pyramid Lake and turned to Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki. “Hey Brian,” Sandoval said. “I see your dinner.” He turned to a reporter and, with a chuckle, said: “There’s a dead fish down there.” When he’s traveling, Sandoval walks […]
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By Kathryn Reed While the medical care is the same as any Barton facility, the environment has the feeling of being second class. Walking into the Barton Community Clinic it seems a bit dingy – not dirty – just old and tired. Next summer that statement won’t be able to be made. Orange construction fencing […]
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