Wine lovers can enjoy early fall in the Sierra at the 23rd annual Alpen Wine Festival on Sept. 4 from 2-5pm at the Village at Squaw Valley. All proceeds from the festival benefit Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, a national nonprofit organization sponsoring lifestyle empowerment programs for people with MS and their support partners. For a […]
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By Reno Gazette-Journal Two female bears have been harvested on the opening weekend of Nevada’s first-ever bear hunts, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife. NDOW spokesman Chris Healy said one bear was taken on Saturday in the foothills above Verdi. A second bear was taken Sunday in the Pine Nut Mountains southeast of Gardnerville. […]
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Dennis is one of several adorable kittens looking for a new family. He is as sweet and playful as you can imagine. The shelter is continuing its kitten and adult cat special adoption program – adoption fees through August are half price, so only $40. Dennis is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. He is at the […]
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• A fundraiser for the Marie Hanson Search Fund is Aug. 24 at Brothers Bar & Grill (888 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe) starting at 5pm. The South Lake Tahoe resident was last seen in Washington on July 10. • South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center annual gala is Sept. 17. • Nevada is one […]
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By Susan Wood Summer in South Tahoe transforms this small town to a major tourist destination. The traffic has visibly picked up in August, reminiscent of the days when the population would swell to more than 100,000 – more than three times its standard rate. For that, it was good to see a “No Vacancy” […]
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To the community, The honeymoon is over. The city manager, Mr. [Tony] O’Rourke, has been here a year and City Council has been intact for nine months. But things are the same, SNAFU. Example: The council, while employees continue to be dismissed, gave the city attorney a raise and other goodies which should cause sober […]
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By Brian Nordli, Reno Gazette-Journal South Tahoe heads into the season with added excitement. The Vikings will play on new turf and with lights for the first time in school history. They’ve played a couple night games with portable lights before, but this will be their first season with permanent lights. Third-year coach Kevin Hennessee […]
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The North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, in collaboration with the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, is accepting applications for the 2011-12 Special Event Development Grant Program. The deadline to apply is Sept. 9 at 5pm. The NLTRA has $50,000 available to award recipients to be used this fiscal year that ends June 2012, or […]
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By Susan Wood STATELINE – With singer, guitarist Miranda Lambert in the house, many could argue the Harveys outdoor concert stage was built for her the way she twirled, strutted, danced, rocked and sang her heart out for a capacity Lake Tahoe crowd Friday night. The Texas native’s energetic performance never wavered – except to […]
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South Lake Tahoe BMX Track final race and barbecue is Aug. 25 at 5pm. Race fee is $5. Awards will be given to all riders. All ages, abilities and mountain bikes are welcome. The track is located at 1100 Lyons Ave. in South Lake Tahoe. For more information, call (530) 542.9337.
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