By Cassie Myers, California News Service The Border Patrol would remain on duty, mail would be delivered, and Social Security checks should go out on time. But a looming government shutdown could stall tax refunds, close national parks and museums, and put tens of thousands of Californians temporarily out of work. Stopgap measures have kept […]
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A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 11am. Expect wind and snow showers throughout the morning, with thunderstorms possible this afternoon. Be safe out there, and call ahead for conditions on the slopes. Here is the ski report from Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe.
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Publisher’s note: This is reprinted from the April 1974 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. Some 60 years of Lake Tahoe memories were nostalgically reflected upon at the March meeting of the Lake Tahoe Historical Society by longtime local resident, Stanton Meyer. Meyer first saw Lake Tahoe in 1915 when his parents purchased the Porterfield cottage […]
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• The second annual Sample the Sierra festival has been confirmed for the afternoon of Sept. 4 on Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. The event features regional artisans, music, food, beer and wine and represents one in a slate of activities planned for Labor Day weekend, including a fireworks show. For more information, […]
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By Bill O’Driscoll, Reno Gazette-Journal Imagine placing a bet on the Academy Awards. Or “American Idol.” Or the Great Reno Balloon Race or Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off. State gaming regulators recently revised the rules to allow wagering in Nevada’s race and sports books beyond sporting events. The move could generate new revenue […]
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By Chuck Alvey In 2004-05, the citizen-based leadership of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada saw our region’s explosive growth and asked if we were creating the kind of place we would want to live in five to 10 years. Were we growing too fast without a quality-of-life focus for the longer term? When […]
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By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times Knee replacement surgery has become common in the last 30 years, and more younger people with bad knees are considering the surgery. A study presented last month at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting may reassure them that the replacement should hold up for a long time. […]
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By Susan Wood It may have the makings of a great novel — perceived sexism, money and the law. A proposed measure to go before El Dorado County voters in November to fund recreation improvements for ball fields and bike trails as an altered version of Measure S passed its first hurdle with the city. […]
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The Tahoe Maritime Museum is putting on a summer launch party on May 28 from 5pm to 8pm. Refreshments will be served.
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Heavenly Mountain Resort will host a spring thaw party to benefit the ski patrol and Special Olympics Team Tahoe. The benefit started April 16 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Prizes, refreshments and music will be on hand at the top of the gondola.
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