By Kathryn Reed So often politicians give the trite answer of “I want to spend more time with my family” when in fact something much less altruistic is the true reason. In the case of Kathay Lovell, the statement is fact. Lovell has served on the South Lake Tahoe City Council for eight years, with […]
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Lake Tahoe News is looking for freelance writers. Applicants must be able to take photos, meet deadlines, have a vehicle and be able to cover a variety of topics. College students interested in an internship may also apply. Send resumes, three clips and a letter expressing why you want to write for LTN to info@laketahoenews.net. […]
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By Chuck Alvey, Reno Gazette-Journal The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada reports annually on the companies it assists in relocation to and expansion in the Reno-Tahoe region. The economic diversification process involves close collaboration with many regional partners. In fiscal year 2009-2010, the report included 11 companies assisted and represented 513 new jobs. That […]
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By Sam McManis, Sacramento Bee A man named Potato needs a sense of humor. A thick skin, too. He needs to do his name proud by being unconventional. Needs to abide the mockery, scorn, even jealousy spawned by his outsized behavior. Needs to thrive on the attention, live for the good times, good booze, good […]
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By Susan Voyles, Reno Gazette-Journal In Sonoma County, people are visiting local parks and riding bikes more than ever, adding to the attraction of local wineries to boost tourism, says County Supervisor Valerie Brown. County parks are part of a stepped-up promotion to draw locals and people across California to visit the famous wine-producing region, […]
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By David Hegle, Reno Gazette-Journal The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is going through some changes. Growing pains, even, though the audience shouldn’t feel a thing. But they will notice that this year’s slate is different. Instead of two offerings (like last year’s bill of “Measure for Measure” and “Much Ado About Nothing”), there is only […]
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By Stephen Ward Scores of water sport enthusiasts speed across the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, soaring through the air and performing strategic tricks such as pyramids and operating delta wing kites while water skiing. The public gathers around the edge of the shore to witness the mesmerizing performance unfolding before them, quietly marveling at […]
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The third annual golf tournament for the Emily Clothier Memorial Scholarship fund is Aug. 26. Shotgun start is at 8am. The $100/per person entry fee include range balls, T-shirt, green fees, logo balls and lunch. Signup at Steamers in South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Golf Course or online.
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Tahoe Writers Works performs the fifth Captain Thunder installment of the popular children’s radio-style play on July 22 at 7:30pm. Set in the 1940s, “Captain Thunder and the Terrifying Ray of Doom” will be performed in the Boathouse Theatre at the historic Tahoe Tallac Site on the South Shore. Adults $10, children $5. For more […]
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By David Siders, Sacramento Bee Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will nominate Tani Cantil-Sakauye, a Republican appellate court justice with a reputation as a moderate, to be chief justice of the California Supreme Court, the Bee learned Tuesday. Cantil-Sakauye, 50, of Sacramento is a former prosecutor and Sacramento Superior Court judge. She would replace Chief Justice Ronald […]
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