By John Schwartz, New York Times The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy toward gay members of the military is unconstitutional, a federal judge in California ruled Thursday. Judge Virginia A. Phillips of Federal District Court struck down the rule in an opinion issued late in the day. The policy was signed into law in 1993 […]
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The North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce and the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Human Resources Association are offering “The Art of Public Speaking: Crafting and Delivering a Winning Presentation” Sept. 14 from 8am-12:30pm at The Chateau at Incline Village, 955 Fairway Blvd. The workshop teaches attendees how to prepare […]
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The North Lake Tahoe Resort Association has retained the executive recruiting firm SearchWide, headquartered in Minnesota and specializing in the tourism and travel industry, to identify and recommend potential candidates to take on the leadership role of executive director/CEO of the organization. “SearchWide is assisting us in finding the best possible candidates to move the […]
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On Sept. 23, Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra will be hosting its 8th Annual SeptOberfest. For $30, guests will have the availability of unlimited German food, five brands of beer (at least two will be German), and five wineries in attendance for wine tasting. The price at the door is $35. There will also be […]
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By Michael Doyle, McClatchy News Service WASHINGTON — The rarely seen Sierra Nevada red fox could be the next candidate for federal protection, and perhaps political controversy, now that one has been photographed prowling around Sonora Pass. State law currently covers the fox. The federal Endangered Species Act does not. As scientists pick up the […]
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• The Virginia & Truckee Railroad is extending its 2010 season to include “Colors in the Canyon” train rides through Dec. 18. • Crater Lake is the only body of water in the United States to make BudgetTravel.com’s top 10 most beautiful lake list. • The 16th annual Winter Fest gay ski week on the […]
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By Bob Shallit, Sacramento Bee Here’s the latest sign of trouble in Lake Tahoe’s battered economy: a $25 million apartment complex built to house resort-area employees is now in default and will be sold for pennies on the dollar. The 96-unit Sawmill Heights apartment project was completed in 2006 at the base of the Northstar […]
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The Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Celebration is Sept. 25 at Northstar-at-Tahoe at the Mid-Mountain Lodge. The evening will include a silent auction, buffet-style dinner, meeting, presentation of volunteer awards and keynote speaker Adam Bradley, avid long-distance hiker/fast packer. The meeting begins at 5pm with a silent auction and cocktail hour. […]
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By Lou Paulson Every time an election rolls around, we Californians face a new stack of propositions. They sound enticing to the naked ear but have a lot of hidden consequences. That fine print often carves out set-asides for special interests at the expense of taxpayers and public services. Such is the case with Proposition […]
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Lake Tahoe watercraft roadside inspection stations and public launch facilities are preparing for the fall and winter boating season with reduced schedules. Below are the current and proposed schedules for each location. Also click here for up-to-date inspection information. Roadside Inspection Stations: Spooner Summit: Closed for winter Northstar-at-Tahoe: Open through Sept. 14 Alpine Meadows Road: […]
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