By Curtis Fong Imagine the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe with its crystal clear blue waters surrounded by towering majestic snow capped peaks. Imagine being able to ride a bicycle around its 72-mile shoreline or a 100-mile century ride. On June 3, more than 3,300 bicycling enthusiasts from all over the country will participate in […]
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Caltrans is beginning work on Highway 89 from Tahoma to Tahoe City to upgrade stormwater drainage systems and natural gas pipelines, and improve traffic safety. Motorists are asked to allow a few minutes of extra driving time in some areas. No delays are expected during summer weekends. Stormwater projects designed to help protect lake water […]
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On June 8, the Truckee Elementary Parent Teacher Organization is bring “The Deckheads” to The Lodge at Tahoe Donner to raise money to benefit the students of Truckee and Glenshire elementary schools. The Spring Fever fundraiser is from 7pm to midnight. It includes hors d’oeuvres from the chefs at The Lodge, live music under the […]
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River Ranch Restaurant will donate 30 percent of food bills to the Truckee Donner Land Trust on June 7. Reservations (530.583.4264)must be made at least a day in advance, and be sure to tell the reservationist that you are dining for the Truckee Donner Land Trust. The event is from 6-9pm. The restaurant is on […]
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Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center researchers for an open house at the Tahoe City Field Station at 2400 Lake Forest Road from 10am-2pm June 2. Tour the historic building, talk to scientists about their work, and learn something about Lake Tahoe. The UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station has evolved from its origins […]
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Finally — T.J. Maxx is starting to hire for its South Lake Tahoe store. While the opening has long been delayed because of on going negotiations between the discount retail chain and the owners of the building at the Y, that appears to be history. The Massachusetts-based company is starting by looking for a manager […]
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By Cy Ryan, Las Vegas Sun CARSON CITY — The Nevada Tax Commission has denied the petition of Caesars Entertainment for a refund of $31 million paid on complimentary meals for gamblers and employees. The $31 million is a tentative figure as the commission will decide next month if the state is barred in retaining […]
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By Northern Nevada Business Weekly The amount that Nevada workers earned per week showed signs of improvement in 2011, another indication that the state’s economy is in on the mend, said Bill Anderson, chief economist for Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Wages in Nevada averaged $829 per week in 2011, which represents a […]
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By Carlos Alcalá, Sacramento Bee The high-noon showdown involving guns and El Dorado County judge candidates has been canceled, but not because anyone was chicken and ran for the hills. The El Dorado Rod and Gun Club, which was to have been the venue for the shooting challenge Saturday, put a stop to it, saying […]
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Michaela Vandenberg, the South Lake Tahoe woman who went missing Tuesday morning, has been located. South Lake Tahoe police officers said no foul play was involved in her disappearance. She was not hurt. Officers are not releasing any more details. — Lake Tahoe News staff report
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