By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau A report questions the value of tax incentives and regulations approved by many states around the country, including Nevada, to create “green jobs,” noting that subsidies used for such programs can take away revenue for other needs such as public education. “States face a hard and fast budget constraint; […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal Black bears will not be hunted in the Lake Tahoe Basin and a swath of the Carson Range near Mount Rose during the coming summer, Nevada wildlife officials decided today. After two days of hearing from those opposed to and in favor of the hunt, the Nevada Wildlife Commission selected […]
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Longtime Carson City resident John A. Giannotta passed away on March 22, 2012. He was born Sept. 13, 1923, in San Jose. John was preceded in death by Helen, his beloved wife of 64 years, and granddaughter Debbie Baskin. He is survived by his daughters Sharon Howard (Rick), Sandy Jacopetti, Susan Davis (Phil), and Shelley […]
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South Shore orthopedic physicians will screen children March 31 for possible acceptance into the medical programs offered by Shriners Hospital for Children Northern California. The screening clinic will take place from 9am- noon at the Lake Tahoe Surgery Center, 212 Elks Point Road, Ste. 201, Round Hill. All families who believe they may benefit from […]
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To the community, The annual Lake Valley Firefighters’ Ball is always gauged by the commitment and generosity of our community. This year was no different. The 50th annual Lake Valley Firefighters’ Ball is the Lake Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association’s single fund-raising event of the year and this year was a great success. This would not […]
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The 25th annual Booster Club Golf Tournament is May 5-6 at Edgewood Tahoe in Stateline. Edgewood donates the course so all funds raised benefit South Tahoe and Whittell high schools. Entry fee is $125, which includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart and lunch. Or play both days for $225. Each day is an individual […]
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Liz Broscoe, Eric Hellburg and John Shafer are teaming up to bring more drumming to Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club. These are three long-time professional drummers with a desire to make a difference by exposing kids to music rather than more technology. Broscoe will direct South Lake Tahoe’s only marching drum corps — Boys […]
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New York Times best-selling author and aviator Dale Brown talks about his life, career and avocations on April 5 at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village. Brown volunteers for Angel Flight West, a group that volunteer their time, skills, and aircraft to fly needy medical patients free of charge to receive medical treatment. He is […]
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By Warren Withers Wintertime in Tahoe means skiing and snowboarding for visitors and locals. Few other places in the world have the abundance of snowsports opportunities that we enjoy in the Tahoe basin. With all the excitement and fun, many of us tend to sometimes forget a few simple safety measures that can help prevent […]
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By Torey Van Oot, Sacramento Bee From artisanal breads and homemade jams to gluten-free goods, some of the year’s most buzzworthy food movements are sprouting under the Capitol dome. State lawmakers are set to consider a handful of food policy proposals that could shape what goods Californians keep in their pantries and what they know […]
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