By Kathryn Reed When I first saw the title of the book I thought there should be an S at the end Harvey. After reading “Bombing Harvey” I understood more fully how the man responsible for the explosive device going off at the Stateline casino in 1980 had a vendetta against casino owner Harvey Gross, […]
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The 4th annual memorial celebration in honor of Sgt. Timothy Smith will be April 7 at Sierra-at-Tahoe. This year we will also benefit Operation Rebound. The celebration of life pot luck after skiing will be at the American Legion Post 795 starting at 4pm. Music will be provided by the Cash Only Band. Skiers will […]
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By Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times Take a good long look at these hissing cockroaches. What words come to mind? Meaty? Juicy? Downright succulent? That’s what chef Gene Rurka thinks. And he’d like you to give them a try. Rurka is serving hissing cockroaches at the annual dinner held at the famed Explorers Club in […]
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By Bradley R. Schiller In its most recent annual ranking of “business friendly” states, Forbes magazine had some blunt advice for investors: “Utah and Colorado have maintained strong business climates. Forget about California.” Californians like to dismiss such assessments of the Golden State and instead point to its natural beauty and quality of life. They […]
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The 9-year-old Reno River Festival is changing dates – June 15-17. Former Freestyle World Champion Ruth Gordon-Ebens has taken over as festival director. The event includes freestyle, boatercross, and slalom kayaking competitions, as well as the Run Amuck fun run. Live music takes the stage throughout the weekend, along with Yoga in the Park and […]
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By Kathryn Reed The federal government has written letters to the property owners of the three South Lake Tahoe medical marijuana dispensaries threatening to seize their property, fine them or send them to jail if they keep those particular tenants. “The letter didn’t direct us to shutdown. It put the landlord on notice about the […]
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Unity at the Lake is offering “Basics of Prayer” classes. The class will be taught by Stew Bittman, Unity’s co-spiritual leader, and will be offered March 25 from 11:30am-1pm and March 29 from 6:30-8pm. Classes will be in the annex at Unity’s spiritual center, 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. For more info, call […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun Nevada airports are better economic drivers than those in nearly every other state in the country, a report prepared for Airports Council International-North America says. “The Economic Impact of Commercial Airports in 2010” quantifies the contributions of 490 commercial airports in the United States. The analysis, prepared by […]
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By Kathryn Reed Lt. Les Lovell’s last day on the job is Thursday. After more than 30 years with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, he is turning in his badge – at least until the summer. Then he returns to the seasonal boat patrol with Larry Olsen, who was a detective with the agency […]
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By Toni House More people than ever are clipping coupons for their supermarket trips, but they’re often not saving as much as they could. You can easily shave $5 to $20 off your weekly grocery budget with a minimal investment of time. Cutting your bill just $10 a week will save you $520 over the […]
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