Stevie Nicks, the legendary American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced more than 40 Top 50 hits and has sold nearly 120 million albums, is set to hit the stage for the first time at Harveys Outdoor Arena in Lake Tahoe on Aug. […]
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Some people say winter and road work are the two seasons in the Lake Tahoe region. Both are going on this week. The northbound lanes of Highway 395 north of Jacks Valley Road are being widened. Expect delays during the week through October. The highway will be reduced to one lane at night through May […]
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By Cy Ryan, Las Vegas Sun CARSON CITY – Casinos along the Las Vegas Strip posted their fourth increased win in the past five months in March, buoyed by strong performances in Baccarat and sports betting with the college basketball tournament. Casinos in downtown Las Vegas, however, registered their 22nd consecutive month of declining gaming […]
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The Alta Alpina Cycling Club is offering a new concept in cycling events: Build Your Own Challenge. The idea is simple. Riders can choose between one and six passes around the Markleeville area. Just like a menu at a restaurant, cyclists can pick and choose whatever their particular appetite might be to challenge themselves. Distances […]
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By Susan Wood and Kathryn Reed Twenty-four hours after the Earth experienced its warmest day on record, Mother Nature cooked up a winter storm for the Sierra Nevada that showed the extremes climatologists and even the “Farmers Almanac” predicted last fall. “We could have a very cool May. And if it stays this way, it […]
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By Marc Benjamin, Fresno Bee A state agency overseeing the 22-county Sierra region is preparing an ambitious plan to add jobs in mountain communities, keep forests healthy, protect water supplies and reduce fire danger. And, to make sure the Sustainable Sierra Nevada Initiative has wide support, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy is working with timber, environmental, […]
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Douglas County has released the Internet Mapping Application (IMA) which provides free 24-hour access to an assortment of property data for Douglas County residents and businesses. IMA is available online at www.douglascountynv.gov and clicking the Mapping Application link under online services on the left side of the page. The tool provides access to parcels, aerial […]
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As the Taste of Tahoe featured restaurant this week, Edgewood Brooks Bar and Deck in Stateline will donate 10 percent of sales through May 15 to South Lake Tahoe Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. Edgewood welcomes everyone to enjoy the new menu and fire pit. Join friends, family members, coworkers and neighbors […]
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Regional artist Jeff Myers will give a class in lariat basket making and leather tooling on May 24, sponsored by the Carson Valley Arts Council (CVAC) at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center in Minden. The six-hour class begins at 9:30am and costs $55 plus $10 for materials, which will be provided by the instructor. Myers […]
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Carson Valley Arts Council hosts an evening of performances by youth on May 15 from 7-9pm at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center Purple Cow ArtBar in Minden. The monthly event at CVAC and organized by Theatre of Arts Discipline (TOAD), invites young people ages 5-18 to perform prepared pieces in whatever genre they choose – […]
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