Young the Giant
Young the Giant plays at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on Jan. 21 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $29.50. Must be 21 to attend. More information is at 800.786.8208.
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Alpine, telemark skiing demos on North Shore
Alpenglow Sports has partnered with Alpine Meadows Ski Resort to put on the 5th annual Alpine Touring and Telemark Demo on Jan. 7 form 9am-3pm. The event provides a forum to perpetuate the enthusiasm for all aspects of in-area and backcountry skiing. Free to all, the event will showcase the latest and greatest in telemark […]
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Budget gift: Making original necklaces or key rings
Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. Make your own unique necklaces and key rings as gifts at Gaia-Licious Global Gifts in South Lake Tahoe. With many words and sayings to choose from, these pewter charms make a great budget […]
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California, Nevada join forces to fight mortgage fraud
By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times An alliance by California and Nevada to jointly investigate misconduct and fraud in the mortgage business further divides efforts by the nation’s attorneys general to bring the home-lending industry to account for improper foreclosure practices. The two states, which are at ground zero of the nation’s housing bust, will […]
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When does a writer become a writer?
By Betsy Morais, Atlantic A 48-year-old high-school biology teacher from France, Alexis Jenni, won the country’s top literary prize this year, the Prix Goncourt. When he received the honor earlier this month, Jenni told reporters, “I didn’t even think that I would be published, so I could hardly dream of the Goncourt. I was a […]
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Opinion: Time for the city to stop clowning around
To the community, In September of 2000, Measure S passed and for 11 years it has been a mess. The latest episode is the city’s contract with a private party to operate the ice rink. Both parties to the contract signed the documents without knowing the IRS rules that govern such relationships. Thus, the private […]
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Meyers creates sense of place without fancy ad agency
By Kathryn Reed MEYERS – Embracing and celebrating what they have. That’s what Meyers is doing. “Our little niche out here is we are a recreation Mecca,” Rene Brejc said. “We are celebrating Meyers tonight,” Kim Wyatt said. “Our 10-year plan is to be one of the top 10 outdoor places in Outside magazine,” Josh […]
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Opinion: A big thank you to thoughtful roofers
To the community, A big shout out of thanks to Roof Masters. I am a lucky lady to still have my husband after his fall from our roof last week. Aside from a head injury, the next step was to have surgery on his fractured wrist. We arrived home from the hospital to a completed […]
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USFS looking for environmental education volunteers
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is looking for volunteers to assist with the Winter Trek Express environmental education program for fifth-graders from Jan. 9-March 30. This three-hour environmental education program takes place at 9,000 feet at Heavenly Mountain Resort via the gondola. U.S. Forest Service rangers lead the class through the […]
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Winter Trails Day events on both ends of the lake
On Jan. 7 from 10am–2pm the Tahoe Rim Trail Association will partner with local businesses and organizations to kick off the winter season with the free Winter Trails Day family event. While this is a national event, TRTA is putting on events on both ends of the Lake Tahoe Basin. National Winter Trails Day is […]
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