The 2nd annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week (Oct. 2-9), according to organizers, is a celebration of the scrumptious cuisine and culinary talent that has made the Lake Tahoe region the best mountain-dining destination in the country. Local food aficionados and visitors may participate in three-course prix-fixe menus at exceptional values that incorporate organic, seasonal and […]
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South Lake Tahoe BMX Association will show the 90-minute film “Joe Kid on a Stingray — the history of BMX” on May 6 at 7pm. The showing will be at Stateline Brewery and Restaurant, located between Embassy Suites and Marriot Timber Lodge. A $10 donation is requested. All ages are welcome. For more information, call […]
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By Kathryn Reed KINGS BEACH – Depending on who one listens to, the Boulder Bay project is either going to be the gold standard for redevelopment in the Lake Tahoe Basin or will be the worst thing to ever be approved by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. On a 12-1 vote, the Governing Board on […]
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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Partnership of Community Resources, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, will be conducting a Prescription Drug Roundup on April 30 from 10am to 2pm. The purpose of the Rx Roundup is to get unused and unwanted prescription medications out of medicine cabinets – where they can be […]
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By Steve Friess, Las Vegas Sun A few years ago during Responsible Gaming Education Week, every MGM Resorts employee was required to wear an orange wristband that read: “Keep It Fun.” At lunch with an MGM executive that week, I needled him about how ridiculous the gesture was, only to have him scold my skepticism. […]
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The Tahoe City Parks and Recreation Department “Bike Derby” is going into its 4th year at the Rideout Community Center May 14 from 11am-2pm. The Tahoe City Recreation Department along with the other hosting associations have an afternoon planned full of food, games, bike safety and repair stations, obstacle course, and even the “Tour de […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal Lake Tahoe regulators aim to get tough when it comes to people attempting to evade inspectors trying to protect the lake from aquatic invaders attached to boats launching into the lake. Later this month, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will consider rules making it illegal to lie to boat inspectors […]
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By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee El Dorado County Assessor Karl Weiland advises residents to be wary of mailers offering to reduce property taxes for a fee, noting that property owners can obtain the same tax relief free of charge. The latest mailer, from Property Tax Assessor Records Corp., offers to assist homeowners in obtaining a […]
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By Las Vegas Sun Gov. Brian Sandoval appointed Rep. Dean Heller today to fill the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. John Ensign. Sandoval said last week that he would appoint Ensign’s replacement before his May 3 resignation. The appointment of Heller was widely expected. Sun columnist Jon Ralston reported the appointment late this morning. […]
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State Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, is making another run at making it mandatory skiers and boarders younger than 18 would be required to wear helmets. His bill, SB105, passed the state Senate on Monday 32-6. The Assembly will now hear the measure. If it takes effect, the penalty would be $25. Because Gov. Arnold […]
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