Volunteers are key to the success of Camp Sunrise, a bereavement camp for children, and are needed for the camp June 17-19. The Barton Foundation’s annual Camp Sunrise will be at Galilee Camp & Conference Center in Glenbrook. Camp Sunrise is founded on the understanding that every child deserves the opportunity to grieve in a […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal Awesome. Stunning. Wild. Superlatives described the Sierra’s snowy situation Friday after a powerful spring storm layered the mountains in feet of fresh snow, building on amounts already deposited during what many are calling the heaviest winter season in years. “It’s so crazy,” said Penny Pritchard as she and her roommate […]
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By Carlos Alcalá, Sacramento Bee Avalanche danger goes up when snow falls down as heavily as it has in the Sierra this week. Two snow slides involving people have been reported to the Sierra Avalanche Center since Tuesday. One slide, during Thursday’s big storm, carried enough snow to push a Subaru in motion across Highway […]
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After 20 years near Stateline, Alpen Sierra Coffee Co. is closing up its retail operation. Its last day is this Sunday, closing the door at 6pm. Alpen Sierra has positioned itself as a signature South Lake Tahoe business, with a coffee roasting company based in the Carson Valley. The economics and desire to downsize with […]
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By Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times Geraldine A. Ferraro, the savvy New York Democrat who was embraced as a symbol of women’s equality in 1984 when she became the first woman nominated for vice president by a major party, died Saturday at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 75. The cause was complications from […]
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By Sacramento Bee An El Dorado County marijuana grower who was convicted of the attempted murders of his brother-in-law and his nephew has lost his bid for a parole, the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office said. A state Parole Board panel ruled Tuesday that Silvestre Gonzalez, now 49, could not apply for another parole […]
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By Laurie Brazil STATELINE — Blowing wind and a week filled with snowstorms couldn’t keep the Lake Tahoe community from showing their support for the 2011 Business Expo Friday night. This year’s event, which was entitled “Pedal to Prosperity,” was designed to tie in to the Amgen Tour – the nationally acclaimed bike event scheduled […]
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Sonoma Sensations, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company is slated for April 26 at 6pm. Many of the new rock stars of wine hail from Sonoma. Check out some sensational new discoveries from Napa’s competitive neighbor. The cost is $25 in advance, $30 at door and includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts are on […]
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Fabulous France, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company is scheduled for April 19 at 6pm Take a trip across the French countryside. Après has your passport to Bordeaux, the Loire, the Rhone and more. It costs $30 in advance, $35 at door and includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts are on wines tasted. RSVP […]
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There’s Zinfully Delicious! Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company on April 12 at 6pm From subtle to spicy, our big bold Zinfandels will zing you into spring. The cost is $25 advance, $30 at door. It includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.
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