By Andrew Martin, New York Times TRUCKEE — When Mimi Ash arrived at her mountain chalet here for a weekend ski trip, she discovered that someone had broken into the home and changed the locks. When she finally got into the house, it was empty. All of her possessions were gone: furniture, her son’s ski […]
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It’s likely to be one of those epic days on the slopes of Lake Tahoe. Lots of snow, lots of sun. Read the ski report from Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe, to know what’s going on at your favorite resort.
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Molly is a very pretty, lively English Labrador with an abundance of energy. She is 3 years old and very friendly with people and other dogs, and even seems to get along with cats. She is a big, strong girl who needs lots of exercise and a well fenced yard to keep her happy and […]
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If you have a background in journalism, Lake Tahoe News would like to hear from you. Send five writing samples, a resume and letter outlining why you want to write for LTN to info@LakeTahoeNews.net.
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By Steve Johnson We’ve had a year of polarized debate about bullying. On one side we have those who believe the bullying that resulted in the suicide of Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi is a form of anti-gay discrimination and that those who disagree are homophobes. On the other side are those who are convinced […]
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By Robert Rodriguez, Fresno Bee It might look like a carwash, but that’s where the similarities end. Cargill — one of the world’s leading beef processors — has installed a $4.2 million cow-cleaning system designed to improve food safety at its sprawling 60-acre plant in southwest Fresno. Every day, cow carcasses are brought into the […]
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By Mark Billingsley, Sacramento Bee When Bill Sullivan learned he was nominated for National Media Member of the Year by the North American 360 Sprint Car Poll, his first thought was of his father, Gerry, who passed away in 2006. Sullivan is the track announcer at Placerville Speedway and works in the press shop for […]
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By Kathryn Reed Fertile Mulch. That’s what recycled Christmas trees are turned into at Full Circle Compost in Minden. Craig Witt, who runs the compost operation in the Carson Valley, hasn’t promoted this product much in the past because he hasn’t been able to make enough of it to keep up with demand. He’s hoping […]
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By Melinda Rogers, Salt Lake Tribune James Jonsson grew up on the shores of Hawaii, where he fell in love with long distance swimming during ocean workouts. When a job change brought him to Utah 17 years ago, he kept his passion for marathon swimming alive in the state’s lakes and creeks. The 48-year-old South […]
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H.E.R.O (Harrah’s Employees Reaching Out) recently hosted a holiday family event with more than 75 Boys & Girls Club members and their families at the club’s main site in South Lake Tahoe. Harrah’s-Harveys donated 35 gingerbread house kits and all the materials to make wreaths. Santa was there to make sure everyone had a chance […]
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