• Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe expects its $20 million renovation of its guestrooms, Sierra Café and the Spa Terrace Conference Center to be done by the end of April. • Squaw Valley has hired Jessica Richitelli as the resort’s terrain park manager. • The 2012 Reno-Tahoe Open will use the same scoring system the American […]
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By Robert Schimmel Right in the middle of a perfectly eloquent description to a client of how many artists work, I notice a disconnected, puzzled or glazed look that begs, “No kidding, must be a French pastry. Just what are you talking about?” And thus begins an enlightening exchange to edify me on presumption and […]
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To the community, I watched and listened to Mayor Hal Cole’s state of the city speech. There are two parts to any speech, substance and tone. On substance, Mayor Cole outlined the city’s needs and problems comprehensively. He said the city is solvent and will keep a 25 percent general fund reserve. He said we […]
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Kahle Community Center in Stateline is hosting its annual basketball referee-training clinic in November for this season’s youth and adult basketball leagues. Cost is $40 for instruction and rule book. Ages 16 and older may participate. No experience necessary. Participants must attend all trainings sessions. The class trainings are from 9am-noon on Nov. 5, Nov. […]
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By Kathryn Reed Who owns the name BlueGo? The trustee appointed to oversee the lawsuit involving MV Transportation and the bankrupt STATA is asking that and many other questions. Based on David J. Thompson’s 15-page report submitted this month to the bankruptcy court in Reno, the tide is turning in MV’s favor. South Tahoe Area […]
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Carlos Loyola, a longtime employee of the Fresh Ketch restaurant and member of our South Lake Tahoe community, has inoperable cancer and his family (young wife, and 2-year-old daughter) need help. The Ketch a is having a benefit Oct. 26 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10, which includes a raffle ticket. There will also be drink […]
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Celebrate the spirit of make believe, a sense of community and “Spooktacular” happenings all under one roof at Kahle Community Center on Halloween. Festivities include carnival games, ooey gooey station and lots of treats for a “bootiful” fun, safe and “ghoulishly” good time for all ages. The event is Oct. 31 from 4-6:30pm. Come dressed […]
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The Tahoe City PUD and Recreation Department’s annual Holiday Craft Bazaar is Nov. 5 from 10am-3pm inside the Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland Lane, Tahoe City. The event will feature a variety of artists and craftsmen from around the Lake Tahoe Basin selling fine handmade products. Included will be fine jewelry, photography, handmade wood products, […]
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By Science Daily The reclusive American marten is getting even harder to find in the Sierra Nevada, according to a study by a team of researchers from the U.S. Forest Service and Oregon State University. A new study at the Sagehen Experimental Forest found that marten detections have dropped 60 percent since the 1980s — […]
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