Hannah Teter — Olympic snowboarding gold medalist from Sierra-at-Tahoe — has teamed up with Ben & Jerry’s from her native Vermont. Maple Blondie is the ice cream maker’s newest flavor in honor of Teter. It will be available for a limited time.
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Are you a high school student who is interested in learning more about science? Would you like to add a great experience onto your college resume while having a great time? High school students interested in science may apply for the Youth Science Institute (YSI) program by Dec. 30. This afterschool program is offered on […]
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Thanksgiving Day brings more open terrain at Heavenly. Ski hard — it will mean guilt-free second helpings later today. Here is the ski report for this Thanksgiving Day brought to you by Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe.
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Neda Iranpour, CBS 13 SUTTER CREEK — One of the biggest landowners in Amador County is trying to grow what he calls a “miracle drug” on his ranch, but is facing resistance from the city and county. Robert Allen and his ranch are well known in Amador County — and even has a road named […]
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From South Tahoe High School’s Frank Kovac, “Assuming you’ll be in South Lake Tahoe (today) and assuming the skies are clear, we have a great opportunity to view NASA’s International Space Station at 5:09pm. No binoculars or telescopes necessary. It will appear as a bright light traveling at about the speed of an airplane (but […]
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A four passenger sleigh has been added to the fleet at Borges Sleighrides at Stateline. The longtime family-run operation is also going to be offering rides at Squaw Creek for the first time this winter. The smaller sleigh is ideal for families and couples. “We have been getting brides and grooms scheduling weddings on our […]
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No decision was made regarding the highly controversial marina-general store concession at Fallen Leaf Lake. The community services district board met last weekend and left the issue for the incoming panel, which should meet in about a month. CSD board President Dana Clark said it would be “interesting to see” what happens with the hub […]
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Lake Tahoe News is thankful for its loyal subscribers and random readers, regular writers and occasional contributors, and wonderful advertisers and those who’ve sent donations to keep the operation going. We look forward to being part of your Thanksgiving for many years to come. Personally, I want to thank my family and friends for their […]
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By Mark Emmons, San Jose Mercury News The construction site in East San Jose is a clutter of tools, building materials and heavy machinery. Everyone must wear a hard hat and it’s not easy to get around. That’s especially the case for someone in a wheelchair. But here is Mark “Sparky” Muhn, 20 months removed […]
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Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation’s Food Fest netted $23,000 in 2009 and is looking to exceed that mark at tonight’s fund raiser. The event is from 6:30-10pm at Harveys in Stateline. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Email lake.tahoe.educational.foundation@gmail.com for more information.
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