By Kathryn Reed ZEPHYR COVE — If you need to know where in the world something is, Hilton Atherton and Goody Walowit are the ones to ask. Atherton, a Zephyr Cove Elementary School sixth-grader, is headed for the Nevada state Geography Bee in Las Vegas next month. Walowit, a seventh-grader at South Tahoe Middle School, […]
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By Kathryn Reed Balancing on one foot with the other off the ground, but parallel to it, the South Lake Tahoe man counted to 30. He walked a straight line while counting. He did everything the officer asked him to do. Even though the pupils of his eyes bounced around enough for him to be […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is seeking public comment on the environmental assessment for its proposed action to restore the Angora Fire area, including fuels reduction, wildlife habitat improvement, aquatic habitat and watershed restoration, road and trail system improvements and invasive weed control. The EA marks the third round of public […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal A coalition of agencies will begin July 5 to eradicate populations of Asian clams invading Lake Tahoe’s bottom, mainly in the southeast corner but also in other areas, including Emerald Bay. After tests last year that used plastic bottom barriers to kill clams by robbing them of food and oxygen, […]
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Tim Cohee inked a deal Tuesday to become part owner of Sierra Summit ski resort outside of Fresno. The Kirkwood Mountain Resort executive may retain his duties at the Tahoe area resort even after escrow closes April 30. Snow Summit Ski Corp. will receive nearly $4 million for the ski area. When the deal closes, […]
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The builder of Incline Village ’s first LEED registered home construction project, located at 1085 Mill Creek Road below Highway 28, will host an informative tour March 20 from noon-4pm. Refreshments will be provided at this free event which showcases green technologies being implemented in the house. Professionals will be available to talk with interested […]
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With the goal of helping local high school juniors maximize their chance of success beyond high school, Truckee Rotary has revamped this year’s Rotary Resource & Career Day to create an event that is bigger and better than before. All 300 juniors in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District are invited to attend the Resource […]
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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village is having an Easter brunch with the Easter Bunny. When: April 4 – open reservations from 10am-3pm Easter Egg Hunts at 11:30am and 1:30pm Where: Lone Eagle Grille at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino, 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village Cost: The price of the […]
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The Ski Run Beautification Committee has organized a Street Walk to gather ideas and solutions for ways to improve and enhance the aesthetics and functionality of the district. * Meet at the Alder Inn on Ski Run Boulevard, South Tahoe * March 23 before 10am The group will leave the Alder Inn at 10am and […]
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By Kathryn Reed Lights. That was the one thing the three panelists keep repeating — how paying attention to lighting can translate into thousands of dollars. Change the bulbs, turn them off, and start saving money. David Mattocks, president of Green Pro Systems in Truckee, told the group gathered at Embassy Suites in South Lake […]
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