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2 performances of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ in South Lake Tahoe
V-Day South Lake Tahoe joins the global effort to stop violence against women and girls with a benefit production of “The Vagina Monologues”. The Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 7pm performances of Eve Ensler’s award winning play will be in the Loft at the Blue Angel Café. This is the ninth year that V-Day will […]
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Survey: Residents less than enamoured with South Tahoe
By Kathryn Reed While the number of people who believe South Lake Tahoe is going in the correct direction increased by 50 percent in the most recent survey compared to the prior year, the majority of survey takers said the city is off track. Partial results from the December citizen survey were just released. Twenty-two […]
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Whittemore, Seeno lawsuits’ impact may ripple through Nevada
By Martha Bellisle, Reno Gazette-Journal Some might say it’s just a legal battle between rich, powerful men. But the court fight ensuing between one of Nevada’s most high-profile lobbyists, Harvey Whittemore, and the owners of the Bay Area’s largest home-building company, Tom Seeno and Albert Seeno Jr., could threaten the network of business, philanthropy and […]
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Competing casinos coordinate advertising efforts
By Bill O’Driscoll, Reno Gazette-Journal The Peppermill and Atlantis resorts, competing anchors on south Reno’s gaming front, have united in the battle for Northern California’s drive-up market. Their billboards across Sacramento-region highways brag about Reno’s “Loosest Slots in the USA” designation, awarded last year by Casino Player magazine. The mission is two-pronged, say the resorts: […]
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Opinion: Schoolchildren showing importance of state parks
Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Feb. 12, 2012, Sacramento Bee. Slowly but surely, nonprofits and local communities are exploring what they can do to keep open the 70 state parks slated to close on July 1. So far, 10 parks have been removed from the closure list. The latest is a gem in […]
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Agriculture inspections going to the dogs
By Cynthia Hubert, Sacramento Bee Under the light of a nearly full moon early Friday morning, Sacramento County’s newest agricultural inspector reported for duty. Dozer, an 86-pound Labrador retriever mix, bolted out of a white van and into OnTrac’s bustling shipping warehouse on the end of a leash held by his human partner, inspector Jennifer […]
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Hunt for human bones continues in San Joaquin Valley
Publisher’s note: Families are hoping the uncovering of remains in the San Joaquin Valley will lead to the solving of other murders. The killing of Henry Howell, 45, in Hope Valley in 1984 is still not completely resolved. Loren Herzog was convicted of being an accessory to Howell’s murder, but his conviction was overturned after […]
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Snippets about Lake Tahoe
• The Divided Sky in Meyers celebrates its 10th anniversary Feb. 14 with a party starting at 9:30pm. • Lake Tahoe Winterfest Gay and Lesbian Ski Week is March 4-11 on the South Shore. More information is online. • Truckee High School Principal David Putney is retiring at the end of the school year. • […]
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Valentine’s Day can be big business
Expressing one’s love to another is a celebrated custom on Valentine’s Day; whereby sweethearts and family members present gifts to one another, such as cards, candy, flowers and other symbols of affection. Opinions differ as to who was the original Valentine, but the most popular theory is that he was a clergyman who was executed […]
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