By Northern Nevada Business Weekly Z Loan and Investment Inc., a private equity fund led by three residents of Zephyr Cove, raised $375,000 in a private debt offering. The company disclosed the financing arrangement last week in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is licensed as a mortgage lender in Nevada. […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun Nevada has built its reputation as a low-tax haven to encourage companies to relocate their businesses here in recent years. But low taxes alone won’t be enough to lure companies when rival states offset the low-tax advantage with economic incentives to move, a group studying the economic diversification […]
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By Kathryn Reed Meandering through the classrooms during the open house of the Stadium View building, an excitement permeated the walls. Students were excited – this from youth not accustomed to going to school before Labor Day; teachers giddy; administrators joyful; school board members relieved; and the public appreciative and awed by the transformation. Realtor […]
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By Michele Ellson, Oakland Tribune Last week wasn’t the first time Alameda fire Chief David Kapler faced allegations he misused fire department resources. Kapler was accused of misusing his department vehicle when he was chief of another fire department nearly two decades ago, one of a host of allegations that ultimately led to his resignation […]
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The 3rd Annual John Reichert Memorial Classic Car Show is Sept. 11 from noon-2pm at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. This event is open to the public; both spectators and those who wish to show their cars. John Reichert was a member of the North Tahoe Public Utility District Recreation and Parks Commission who […]
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A 10-year-old South Lake Tahoe girl was able to escape on her bike after a man more than three times her age tried to lure her into his vehicle. Police officers are calling the Aug. 25 11:25am incident a possible attempted abduction. The incident occurred at the corner of Third Street and Ruth Avenue. The […]
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On Sept. 12, more than 1,800 bicycling enthusiasts from all over the country will participate in the 8th Annual Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue around Lake Tahoe. This fun ride is not a race, but a tour and is fully supported offering spectacular scenery, fresh mountain air, rest stops with great food and […]
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• Bhinder Shivdeep opened Speed Trac gas station on Highway 50 in South Tahoe this month. It’s about a block from U.S. Gasoline, the other station he owns. • The September/October issue of Via magazine delves into trains in the West, with the V&T Railroad in Nevada noted as rails worth riding. • Kris Vogt […]
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Publisher’s note: Rep. Tom McClintock made the following statement to the Regional U.S. Forest Service Management Roundtable hosted by Rep. Wally Herger in Sacramento on Aug. 25. McClintock represents the California side of Lake Tahoe in the House. I want to thank my friend and colleague, Congressman Herger, for organizing this meeting and for his […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College has received a $219,900 grant to provide academic and other support services to low-income, first generation and disabled college students. The U.S. Department of Education money is designed to increase student retention and graduation rates, facilitate their transfer from two-year to four-year colleges, and foster an institutional climate supportive of the […]
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