Tahoe local Jenn Mendonca will share the details of her recent journey deep into the mountains of China’s Sichuan Province to visit a secluded panda sanctuary with her daughter. Join members of the South Lake Tahoe branch of the American Association of University Women for this heartwarming glimpse into the lives of these rare and […]
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Vail Resorts is introducing an enhanced slope safety campaign across its six resorts called “Play It Safe, Play All Season”. The announcement came the same week it was announced Heavenly Mountain Resort was being sued by skier who alleges having been severely hit by an employee on a snowboard. “Our guests have been telling us […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Dec. 23, 2011, Reno Gazette-Journal. If we learned anything from the Great Recession, it’s that gambling can’t save anyone’s budget from the effects of a severe economic downturn. Nevada is the poster child for what happens when state government is too reliant on the gaming industry to keep […]
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By Alan Barichievich Winter is finally here and while we’re waxing our skis or boards, dusting off our goggles and making sure our boots are still comfortable, many of us tend to forget about pre-season conditioning. It’s easy to just “click-in” and jump on the slopes. But if you don’t take the time to get […]
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By Sharon Begley, Newsweek By all rights, Shari Baker should have said her final goodbyes years ago. In 2005, more than a year after three doctors dismissed a lump under her arm as a harmless cyst, she was diagnosed with stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer, which takes the lives of at least 80 percent of […]
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The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival has chosen Shakespeare’s comedy “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” as the headlining production of its 40th anniversary season. Tickets are on sale for the 2012 festival that will be July 13 through Aug. 26 at Sand Harbor State Park. Two sections have been added to the amphitheater’s seating charts. Cabaret […]
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By Harold Singer Recent news articles and guest opinions have raised questions about the science behind the Lake Tahoe Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and the decision to implement it in a recently adopted stormwater discharge permit. While some may take exception to how science is used in policy and regulatory decisions, it is important […]
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By Kathryn Reed For those dreaming of a white Christmas, they had to leave the lake behind. But only for a short time and even then Lake Tahoe could still be in full view. “The lack of natural snow has not put any damper on our fun,” Joe Hilliard of Corpus Christi, Texas, said. Three […]
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The Nevada Division of State Parks is sponsoring free, guided hikes in seven state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative. First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on […]
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By Tim Mullaney, USA Today After years of pain and a market free fall that has shaved $6.8 trillion off the value of the nation’s 104 million homes, the decline in U.S. house prices may be nearly over. U.S. homeowners lost $681 billion this year, according to a study by real estate website operator Zillow […]
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