By Kathryn Reed Whimsical, practical, lush, inviting, colorful – that’s what people will find as they meander through the six gardens on the annual Lake Tahoe Historical Society Garden tour. Concentrated mostly near the Y in South Lake Tahoe, the property owners have been working hard to get their gardens in tip-top shape for the […]
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By Bill O’Driscoll, Reno Gazette-Journal A recent memo to salaried managers at the Grand Sierra Resort underscores a fact of life during recession: Businesses are boosting productivity out of existing staff instead of hiring more workers. The memo, a copy of which was faxed anonymously to the Reno Gazette-Journal on July 6, directs all salaried […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will carry out prescribed fire operations July 19 near Rubicon Bay. Operations will be conducted on approximately 20 acres, and will continue through the end of the week. All prescribed fire operations are dependent on weather and available staffing. Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from prescribed […]
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The Nevada Department of Transportation will host a public meeting July 21 to gather comments on a study of a potential future fuel tax replacement. The Vehicle Miles Traveled Fee Study examines alternatives to allow Nevada to continue to fund public roads amid a transportation funding deficit and changing energy resource issues: · By 2016, […]
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Tahoe Youth & Family Service’s celebrates 40 years on July 23 from noon-5pm at the Gardnerville Drop In Center in the Ranchos. There will be a family barbecue, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream cones and bounce house.
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A house on Fresno Avenue in South Lake Tahoe sustained about $20,000 in fire damage July 17. Light smoke was coming from the gable vents and roof area around the chimney when firefighters responded at about 7:30pm. An electrical malfunction is believed to be the cause, though the investigation is ongoing. No one was home […]
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The Tahoe Rim Trail Association will host two backcountry camps Aug. 6-7 and Sept. 3-5. Both camps will be near the Mt. Rose trailhead of the TRT, at the top of Highway 431. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to attend. The TRTA’s backcountry camps are a family friendly way to work […]
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By Rob Sabo, Northern Nevada Business Weekly The market for vacation rentals at Lake Tahoe is strengthening and consumers aren’t demanding deep price discounts as they did in recent years, property managers say. However, shorter stays are still the norm. The market for high-priced rental homes in Lake Tahoe tanked with the national economy as […]
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Blotter and Stone are two nice older cats whose owner could no longer look after them. They would like to be adopted together to a home without other cats, but they like children and would tolerate a well mannered dog. They are both fit and healthy (Blotter has a scratch on his nose that is […]
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By Merrie Leininger, Reno Gazette-Journal If you’re looking to learn a new skill, trade, language or craft, Northern Nevada is filled with successful professionals from every background and field who also are terrific resources for anyone willing to learn. Everything from the University of Nevada, Reno, to the Nevada Museum of Art’s museum school offers […]
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