By Kim Wyatt STATELINE — A few minutes into the finale, “Auden’s Train,” I wondered if Nicky Sanders had sold his soul — the Steep Canyon Rangers’ fiddler stole the show at the MontBleu showroom Saturday night. Mashing up songs from “Norwegian Wood” to the “Nutcracker Suite March” and bluegrass is no small feat, and […]
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By Dan Morain, Sacramento Bee Rep. Paul Cook, a first-term congressman from San Bernardino County, is not crazy, and he’s not radical. But along with 79 of the wackiest conservatives in the House, Cook signed the letter that helped bring about the partial shutdown of the most powerful government the world has ever known. “What […]
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It no longer seems scary to drive on Interstate 80 between Auburn and the Nevada state line. Caltrans has finished the $821 million project. This 90-mile upgrade was completed over a 15-year period. Infrastructure improvements included rebuilding seven bridges, improving lighting and drainage and adding new traffic monitoring systems. Interstate 80 is one of three […]
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A house in Incline Village just sold for $19.75 million. Known as the StoneGate estate, it had been listed by Chase International. The name is from the exterior granite stonework. For that price tag, the buyer gets a private pier, 100 feet of sandy beach and more than 10,000 square feet of living space — […]
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By Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Mike McIntire, New York Times WASHINGTON — Shortly after President Obama started his second term, a loose-knit coalition of conservative activists led by former Attorney General Edwin Meese III gathered in the capital to plot strategy. Their push to repeal Obama’s health care law was going nowhere, and they desperately […]
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To the community, Saint Joseph Community Land Trust extends a big “thank you” to Chevys Fresh Mex Restaurant in South Lake Tahoe for generously hosting our first “taco bar buffet” fundraiser. Everyone who attended had fun, the food was delicious, and Chevy’s staff went out of their way to provide excellent service. Managers George West […]
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The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division is looking for public comment on the 2013-14 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Plan. The draft plan is online or a copy may be obtained by contacting Stephanie Carlson at (530) 621.6315. The plan provides information on current and new MHSA programs and […]
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By W. Blake Gray, Wine-Searcher Two large harvests in a row are masking a scramble for vineyards in California that is only going to intensify in the next five years. America’s thirst for wines – and premium wines – continues to grow, while the prime areas in Napa and Sonoma counties are basically already planted […]
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By Stephen Magagnini, Sacramento Bee Do you ever wonder about your chances of winning on the slot machines at Red Hawk, Thunder Valley, Cache Creek, Jackson or other area Indian casinos? California’s more than 50 Indian casinos earn around $7 billion a year, according to industry economist Alan Meister. About 70 percent of that – […]
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Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe’s 43rd annual wine tasting is Nov. 15 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe from 6-9:30pm. About 25 wineries from Northern California and 20 South Shore restaurants will be featured. Proceeds go directed back into the community through educational scholarships, youth activity sponsorships and grants to organizations such as the Live Violence […]
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