Reno Gazette-Journal Brian Wilson, songwriter and producer for many classic Beach Boys songs, has been on a creative roll for this past decade. His acclaimed 2004 remake of the lost Beach Boys album “Smile” was followed last year by “That Lucky Old Sun,” a song suite featuring that standard plus new compositions. Now Wilson is […]
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By Ray Hagar, Reno Gazette-Journal Pending federal legislation that would establish a national visitors commission to promote the United States as a premiere international travel destination could be a boon for Nevada tourism, experts said. “This is a great idea, and we do need to drive international travelers,” said Krys Bart, president and CEO of […]
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By Kathryn Reed Charlie Brown Christmas trees are more abundant in the wild. Mother Nature doesn’t seem to make perfectly coiffed trees. Those “perfect†trees are found on lots because the owners of tree farms took the time and had the patience to make them so. Many people make the tree cutting an annual event. […]
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In order for Nevada specialty license plates to continue being offered by the Department of Motor Vehicles, the organization sponsoring the license plate needs to “sell†1,000 plates for 500 cars. Nevada Search and Rescue organizations have sold about 300 of the Search and Rescue plates. A portion of the money raised from the sale […]
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By Sean Emery, Orange County Register An Irvine man was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison today for transporting prostitutes over state lines to work at Seattle-area brothels disguised as massage parlors and tanning salons. Along with the prison sentence, Jesus “Jesse” Deleon was ordered to pay $152,000 and turn over eleven luxury watches […]
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The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce will have its annual Holiday Gala Business After Hours Mixer at the Riva Grill on Dec. 10 from 5:30-7:30pm. ‘Tis the season of giving and helping those in need. The Holiday Gala will benefit local charities, including Tahoe Youth & Family Services, South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center […]
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Celebrate your family and friends by treating them to a spectacular dinner with a great view at the Fresh Ketch in South Lake Tahoe. There will be a special Christmas menu on Dec. 25 upstairs, along with the regular menu. Enjoy prime rib, pork loin & honey glazed ham with all the trimmings. The Seafood […]
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New Year’s Eve celebration at the Fresk Ketch in South Lake Tahoe. Live music, five-course dinner with Champagne toast, and more. The Seafood Bar will be serving the regular menu and the special New Year’s menu will be served upstairs beginning at 5pm. Live entertainment from 5 O’Clock Charlie starting at 9pm. Reserve your dinner […]
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The Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus of Sierra College, directed by Susan K. Horst, Chris Nelson, and Tom Acord, presents “Classically Christmas†at the Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley on Dec. 12 at 7pm and Dec. 13 at 4pm. The concert has become a tradition in the Truckee, North Tahoe region, ushering in the holiday […]
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The Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus of Sierra College, directed by Susan K. Horst, Chris Nelson, and Tom Acord, presents “Classically Christmas†at the Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley on Dec. 12 at 7pm and Dec. 13 at 4pm. The concert has become a tradition in the Truckee, North Tahoe region, ushering in the holiday […]
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