By Kathryn Reed California is looking at creating a one-size-fits-all approach to handling bacteria in the state’s water bodies. Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board isn’t sure that is the correct approach because it would make the rules the same for the ocean, Lake Tahoe and lakes in Desolation Wilderness. Lauri Kemper, assistant executive director […]
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Chanel is perhaps not as sophisticated as her name, but she sure is friendly. Her tail never stops wagging. Chanel is a 2-year-old Border Collie/Lab mix who is a bit portly now, and she is looking forward to going for lots of walks with her new owner to slim down. Chanel is spayed, microchipped, tested […]
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Mark S. Morris, collector and historian, has a vast bottle collection and will speak about collecting. Hewill have copies of his book, “Mark’s Bottles: 50 Years of Collecting” on April 12 at Lake Tahoe Museum in South Lake Tahoe. Reservations are required as space is limited — 530.541.5458. Leave your name and phone number. The […]
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By Carol Chaplin Since 1986, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority has supported the tourism industry on the South Shore. Events, such as the July 4 and Labor Day fireworks are included in our strategy to increase visitation. During the 30-year tradition of fireworks, we have no history of complaints. Pyro Spectaculars is one of the […]
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By Patricia Yollin, KQED-TV Almost all of the state’s residents have cut their water use because of the drought, half of likely voters will support an $11.1 billion bond for state water projects and a record-high share of Californians, 55 percent, say the water supply is a big problem where they live. These were among […]
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• McDonald’s restaurants – including South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City and Truckee – are offering a free small coffee during breakfast hours from March 31-April 13. • Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center has recently earned Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The Joint Commission is the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United […]
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By Lauren Weber, Wall Street Journal It’s become conventional wisdom that many of today’s workers will see their jobs replaced or transformed by ever-smarter machines. Who needs bus drivers and truckers when self-driving vehicles take over the road — and what happens to the thousands of body-shop workers who won’t be needed to repair dents […]
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Comstock Muckfest in Virginia City is a celebration of Nevada’s mining history. On June 7 people may take the trolley around town to see demonstrations of how the miners of the 1800s worked and learn about modern mining; tour local museums and learn about the history of Virginia City and the important role mining had […]
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The Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to Squaw Valley April 11-12. The festival will feature 16 films that focus on environmental concerns, as well as celebrate the beauty of nature. The event is all part of the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day, which is April 19. Festival doors open at 6 each night, with screenings […]
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By Rob Sabo, AP Casino operators in the greater Tahoe-Reno area are doubling down on their properties. The more than $100 million spent or tabbed for renovations at regional hotel-casinos includes $50 million at JA Nugget, $20 million at Boomtown, $30 million at Grand Sierra Resort, $20 million at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in […]
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