By Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee In a state often torn between flood and drought, spring is a reprieve. Winter storms are done, and a thirsty summer seems a distant worry. Not so this year. The calendar may say spring, but the clouds disagree. Stubborn storms promise ample water supplies, but they bring a real threat […]
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So much snow mixed with wind is causing problems at some resorts with getting all lifts operating, while some resorts are not opening today. Here is the ski report from Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe.
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A long winter means a long school year for students in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Today schools in Lake Tahoe Unified and Tahoe Truckee Unified are closed. Friday was already a planned day off for schools at the lake in Douglas County School District. Washoe County schools will be on a two-hour delay this morning […]
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By Kathryn Reed Sometimes I hate to stop doing research for a story. Maybe there will have to be sequels to this story. Friends and I were in search of the best Bloody Mary in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Well, we didn’t get that far. Most of the research was done on the South Shore. […]
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By Kathryn Reed When the $13 million Theater Arts and Design Academy opens in August it will be like a Hollywood studio. Just how much like one students got to find out this month as they toured the real deal in Southern California. Five students and four adults ventured south to learn how what they […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the March 24, 2011, Reno Gazette-Journal. Let’s be clear: Regardless of what happens to Senate Bill 271 in the Nevada Legislature, the state will not be able to walk away from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency pact. That’s because the compact that created the TRPA, signed in 1969 by […]
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By Claudia Buck, Sacramento Bee The frightening images of Japan’s tsunami wiping out homes, roads and entire cities are vivid reminders that a natural disaster can strike at any time. And whether it’s an earthquake, a wildfire or flooding, being covered against severe damage to your home or business is essential. Across the United States, […]
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A fundraiser for the animals affected by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami will be April 3 from 11am-5pm. The event is at Tahoe Best Friends – 2179 Ruth Ave., South Lake Tahoe. Bring your dog and your family for portraits and fun. A $40 donation includes a 10-minute portrait session and an 8×10 print. All […]
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By Susan Voyles, Reno Gazette-Journal Washoe County commissioners on Tuesday gave its official blessings for its members on the joint fire advisory to work with Reno officials on regionalizing fire services. Commissioners also want to invite officials for Sparks, the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority and neighboring fire departments covering […]
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By Kathryn Reed “No dogs allowed” signs will soon be erected at the entrances of the Upper Truckee Marsh. With 10 years of data recorded since the California Tahoe Conservancy bought the South Shore property for $10 million, the conclusion is wildlife and their habitat are not being protected. This is because dogs are running […]
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