By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal The family of a man killed last summer when he fell from a chair lift at a Lake Tahoe ski resort has sued the resort and groups associated with the zipline adventure ride they say caused the accident. Defendants named in the suit filed Thursday in El Dorado County Superior […]
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Paul Oakenfold, touted as one of the world’s renowned DJ/producers by various outlets including CNN, Rolling Stone, BPM and Remix, will get the party hopping Memorial Day Weekend at MontBleu casino in Stateline on May 28. Kenneth Thomas, an Oakenfold prodigy who toured with him during two world tours, and Trevor Simpson are the opening […]
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Health officials in El Dorado County are seeing an increase in cases of chickenpox in the community and recommend parents ensure their children are fully immunized. “Two doses of the chickenpox vaccine are recommended for full protection,” Olivia Kasirye, El Dorado County health officer, said in a statement. Although it isn’t uncommon to see a […]
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Habitat for Humanity has a nationwide program that is organizing in South Lake Tahoe. “A Brush With Kindness” serves low-income homeowners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes. The program provides exterior painting, minor repairs, and some landscape improvement. Volunteers are needed and invited to an information and sign up meeting May 19 […]
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By Michael Finney, KGO-TV If you ever have to hire a contractor, you could end up paying twice for the same bill. It’s happening to more and more people. It’s another sign of the times. The recession seems to be taking its toll even in the most unusual ways. Images of the devastating Angora Fire […]
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The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is still building new trail. Join the TRTA at 6:30pm on May 19 at REI in Reno for a presentation by the TRTA. Learn how to become a trail steward. As a volunteer you will learn new skills, meet like-minded people, and give back to your community trail system. No […]
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By Randy Moore, Sacramento Bee The U.S. Forest Service shares the view expressed in The Bee’s editorial, “Protect Sierra water from cattle grazing” (May 1), that water in the high Sierra is a valuable resource that must be diligently managed and protected. The Forest Service takes water quality very seriously, which is why we are […]
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Celebrate the start of Lake Tahoe’s trail season by volunteering to build trails, or participate in a family fun hike on June 5 starting at 9am. The Tahoe Rim Trail Association event will begin at Van Sickle Bi-State Park off Lake Parkway in Stateline. To participate, register at www.tahoerimtrail.org or contact Amanda at (775) 298.0239 […]
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By Mel Shields, Sacramento Bee Celebrity chef Charlie Palmer will host his version of “Top Chef” next weekend at the Grand Sierra Resort, in which he operates three restaurants. Napa’s Backyard is a culinary event celebrating the Sierra’s easy access to wine country. Charlie Palmer Group chefs will battle it out in several events and […]
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By Kathryn Reed Creating a working document with a bit of elasticity is the goal of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. With the current Forest Plan dating to 1988 and its roughly dozen amendments since then, the local Forest Service office is looking to create a new bible of sorts from which to seek […]
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