The inaugural Sierra Valley Gran Fondo cycling event will feature four distances. There’s the Mega Fondo at 160 miles, the Gran Fondo is 96 miles, Medio Fondo is 66 miles and the Piccolo Fondo is 33 miles. The ride is Sept. 21 in the Sierra Valley, north of Truckee. The ride benefits the Sierra Schools […]
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By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in Congress are voting more often along party lines. But within the ranks of Republicans, there is growing evidence of voting along age lines. The generational split, fueled by a surge in young lawmakers who won seats in recent elections, has been emerging on a number […]
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By Ed Komenda, Las Vegas Sun Serving as a general counsel attorney for a major gaming company might be one of the most demanding jobs in the world. From lawsuits to labor strikes and a lagging economy, the job demands thick skin and endless endurance. Tim Donovan and Brian Larson are two of the best. […]
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There were 1,754 lightning strikes within California and 1,008 strikes within the National Forests in the state in the 24-hour period ending at 6am July 5. None of them was in the Tahoe National Forest. However, the two fires from Wednesday evening, south of Truckee and west of Highway 89, are in patrol status. No […]
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By Claire O’Neill, NPR It’s hard to say where the the 287-mile stretch of Nevada’s Highway 50 got its nickname “the loneliest road in America.” Photographer Ty Wright thinks some writer got clever in a Life article once upon a time — and that it just stuck. But when he set out on a road […]
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During the July 4 DUI checkpoint in Douglas County four people were arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and one for marijuana. The checkpoint was set up on eastbound Highway 50 near Spooner Summit. Officers were out from 2-8pm. Reno and Sparks police departments, deputies from the Washoe and Lyon county […]
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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort and Lone Eagle Grille’s fourth annual Wine on the Water is Aug. 18 from 1-5pm. The food and wine festival and charity event brings together more than 25 wineries, more than a dozen local restaurants, and live music. All proceeds generated from ticket sales and silent auction sales will be […]
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By Kathryn Reed “No vacancy” signs, traffic on the roads midweek, parking lots full. All of these are indicators of an economy that is on the rebound. There are days, construction aside, when one cannot drive as fast they would like. Even the increase in bikes and pedestrians is slowing down the normal pace. It […]
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Update 11:30pm: The Bison Fire has grown to 1,400 acres, with approximately 15 percent containment. No structures have been damaged and no injuries reported. The fire has moved from the previously threatened structures. Approximately 220 firefighters are working this blaze. Air support has been suspended for the night. Hand crews will monitor the fire through […]
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There will be a sustainable landscaping workshop on July 16 from 6-8pm at the South Tahoe Public Utility District office. This free workshop will include information on: water saving technology, water-wise landscaping techniques, turf removal techniques and relandscaping ideas, yard fertility practices for healthier turf and cleaner water, and turf irrigation scheduling and maintenance. The […]
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