By Lenita Powers, Reno Gazette-Journal More cargo and passengers are moving through Reno-Tahoe International Airport, a harbinger of better economic times ahead for the area, Krys Bart, the airport’s chief executive officer, said last week. “Airports are early indicators of the economy and these numbers are a sign of recovery for our community,” Bart said. […]
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For the past eight years, the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Leadership Program has been creating opportunities for potential leaders to broaden their understanding of the region and its issues while developing and honing their leadership skills. Led by Shannon Beets, vice president for Institutional Effectiveness and associate provost at Sierra Nevada College, the program tasks participants […]
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By Marek Warszawski, Fresno Bee There’s a simple reason why snowshoeing is the fastest-growing of all winter sports. Ease. Unlike downhill skiing, snowboarding or even cross-country skiing, snowshoeing doesn’t have a steep learning curve or require any special skills. Just step in, fasten a few buckles and go. Even poles are optional (at least on […]
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Members of Scout Troops 468 and 594 collaborated with the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe to earn their carpentry badge. The Scouts worked on three projects for the club: a trek bench around a tree, a cabinet to store two-way radios, and two ping pong table tops. All participating Scouts earned their carpentry […]
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By Jim Sanders, Sacramento Bee Want a free nip of booze before you lug those grocery bags home? Happy New Year! Cookies, crackers and other food tastings have been common at supermarkets for years, but a new state law expands the concept to wine, beer and hard liquor began Saturday. Alcohol samples are expected to […]
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By Kathryn Reed Lake Tahoe will have a new state Senator in Sacramento on Thursday and at the same time will be without a representative in the Assembly. This is because on Jan. 4 Ted Gaines soundly won the special election for the 1st Senate District seat. He garnered 63. 2 percent of the vote […]
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Yellow Starthistle Control and Preventing the Spread of Invasive Weeds workshop in El Dorado County. Date: Jan. 28 Time: 1:30-3pm Location: Planning Commission Room – Building C, El Dorado County Administrative Offices, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville. Register online at http://ucanr.org/ystworkshop1-28-11 or contact Nancy Starr at (530) 621.5503 or njstarr@ucdavis.edu. Walk-in registration available at the event […]
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Bad Ass Blends — Reds & Whites on Jan. 25, 6pm, at Apres Wine Co. at 3668 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Ste. G, South Lake Tahoe. Cost: $25 advance, $30 at door.
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Hear singer/songwriter Dorsey Williamson play his original tunes Jan. 15 from 6-9pm at Apres Wine Co. at 3668 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Ste. G, South Lake Tahoe. No Cover, no RSVP necessary.
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Reggae-rock artist Rebelution will be at MontBleu in Stateline on Jan. 16 at 8pm. Tickets are $18.50 in advance, $23.50 that day. Doors open at 7pm. Iration will be opening.
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