By Steve Farnsley The Tahoe Tallac Association’s 2010 Membership Campaign is under way. Your membership contribution now will guarantee a great 2010 Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival. Thanks to all who have already become supporting members of the 2010 Festival. If you renew or become a TTA member now, we’ll send you a specially-designed […]
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Beginning Dec. 4, many South Lake Tahoe offices will be closed the first and third Fridays. These furlough days are designed to save the city money. Public Works and Community Development offices on Tata Lane will be closed; plus the Administration, Finance and City Clerk offices at Lake Tahoe Airport. City offices will also be […]
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Publisher’s note: Alfred Villalobos, who lives on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, has done work with Apollo, the private equity firm that owns Harrah’s Entertainment. Apollo is tied to the CalPERS scandal. By Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee CalPERS’ president, promising to clean up an influence-peddling scandal at the big pension fund, raised the prospect […]
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By Josh Kosman, New York Post An owner of Harrah’s Entertainment, America’s biggest casino chain, is doubling down. Private-equity firm Apollo Management is buying bonds in the debt-swamped business so it has more power in the event of a debt restructuring, even if its large equity stake is wiped out. Meanwhile, Apollo’s fellow owners, PE […]
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Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe, is providing Lake Tahoe News with his daily ski report. Click on ski report to know what the conditions are like today and to learn other tidbits about what’s going on in the area.
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By Susan Wood Squaw Valley USA opens one of its grandest years Saturday with a slate of events and improvements to mark a major double milestone. Beyond a massive celebration for its founding in 1949 and the half-century turning as host of the VIII Olympic Games, Squaw will bring on a new season with a […]
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By Susan Wood It’s expected to be one sweet year for Sugar Bowl Resort atop Donner Summit. The skier’s paradise known for deep snow, much character and a magical Disney history will join Squaw Valley USA in celebrating a milestone during the 2009-10 season by commemorating 70 years of bringing joy to skiers and boarders. […]
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David C. Antonucci of Tahoma has written a book chronicling the 1960 Winter Olympic Games at Squaw Valley. Historical photographs are by official Olympic photographer Bill Briner. “Snowball’s Chance – The Story of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games†contains what the author says is the only complete account of the preparations, pageantry, ceremonies, competitions and […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE — The English language does not have enough adjectives to justly describe the five young women who were honored Wednesday by Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe. Erika Cook, Hannah Elder, Glory Pillsbury, Diku Sherpa and Kelsey Smith were recognized as Young Women of Distinction for their academic and extra curricular achievements. […]
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By Kathryn Reed On a 4-0 vote Tuesday, the South Lake Tahoe City Council said no to sending Finance Director Christine Vuletich to Monterey for training. The $785 expense was put on a city credit card prior to the meeting, though staff said it is refundable. “The $785 is not as important as the procedure. […]
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