By Jason Hildago, Reno Gazette-Journal It ain’t exactly hugging a tree. But it’s pretty darn close. While solar, wind and hybrid technology typically get most of the attention for going green, using reclaimed lumber and construction materials is one green trend that tree huggers still will appreciate. And apparently, it’s a trend that’s growing. Scott […]
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By Brian Cahill I am a Catholic who voted against Proposition 8 in 2008 and contributed $1,000 to the No on 8 Campaign, a Catholic who is sustained by regular Mass, scripture and prayer. I am also the father of a gay son, from whom I was slow to learn how painful, debilitating and denigrating […]
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St. Patrick’s Day is a popular night out to socialize with friends, family and coworkers. However, with so many local establishments promoting alcohol sales or special promotional events, far too many drunken drivers head out onto streets, making it dangerous for all, according to police officers. As a counter measure to all the green beer […]
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By Kathryn Reed RENO – A federal judge on Monday dismissed the majority of the 16 complaints filed by MV Transportation against STATA, its board members and the organizations the individuals represent. The Fairfield-based transit agency that once ran BlueGo, the bus system on the South Shore, sued the nonprofit South Tahoe Area Transit Authority […]
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When El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies conducted a probation search of a home in the 2300 block of Apache Pass Road in Somerset on Saturday morning it resulted in two people being arrested and the recovery of stolen property. “A search of the residence and outbuildings revealed an overwhelming amount of suspected stolen property,” deputies […]
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By Steve Green, Las Vegas Sun Tropicana Entertainment Inc., investor Carl Icahn’s gaming company, on Monday said it took $20.7 million in noncash accounting charges to write down the value of certain intangible assets in the fourth quarter. The company, for the period March 8, 2010-Dec. 31, 2010, reported breakeven results when factoring out those […]
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Unity at the Lake is hosting a Peace Vigil on March 21 at 6pm in front of the Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The Tahoe Peace Vigil is being held in support of a candlelight vigil on the same day in Afghanistan […]
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The Sugar Pine Foundation will share the agency’s collaborative strategy to preserve the White Pines currently plagued by a nonnative fungus as part of the Explore Tahoe Winter Speaker Series on March 24 at 6pm. Learn how you can help restore the Sugar Pines. Explore Tahoe: An Urban Trailhead is located in the Heavenly Village […]
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By Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee The bribery scandal at CalPERS likely cost the pension fund tens of millions of dollars, a lawyer hired by CalPERS to investigate the matter concluded today. Washington securities lawyer Philip Khinda, in a 56-page report to the CalPERS board, said former board member Alfred Villalobos effectively corrupted top officials at […]
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The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Gala is March 18 from 6:30-9:30pm at Heavenly’s California Lodge on Saddle Road in South Lake Tahoe. The event will feature a Champagne toast, heavy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and a cash beer and wine bar. Advance tickets are $40. They may be purchased by […]
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