Lake Tahoe and Reno gaming revenue was up significantly in April compared to 2012, but overall Nevada’s numbers dropped slightly. The Gaming Control Board released the figures today. The Stateline casinos’ revenue increased 14.48 percent, while Washoe County’s were up 10 percent. Just in Reno the percentage increase was better at 15.36 percent. The state […]
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By Kathryn Reed One of the fun things about going to dinner where everyone is asked to bring something is that there will be a variety of food. Such was the case last week. Everyone was asked to bring an appetizer. Unfortunately I didn’t have much time to come up with something original. But others […]
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Marie Gibson, who founded Sierra Tahoe Fabrics and lived in South Lake Tahoe from 1998 to 2003, is a finalist in Nevada’s entrepreneur business competition for $100,000. Gibson is now a Reno-based business consultant, college instructor and author. “The Caregiver’s Journal” focuses on helping families successfully manage the hospitalization of a loved one. It recently […]
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By Jessie Marchesseau INCLINE VILLAGE – Lake Tahoe is not the same as it used to be. Most of us are already aware of this, but none as much as Charles Goldman. In 1959, Goldman, a limnologist and UC Davis professor, formed the Tahoe Reasearch Group and began regular and extensive testing of Lake Tahoe. […]
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Toby is a great all-around dog, and we have no idea why he hasn’t found his new home after being at the shelter for three months. He is most likely a Harrier, which is a relative of the foxhound and beagle. Toby is a cheerful and sweet-tempered boy, about 6 years old and 60 pounds, […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the June 5, 2013, Sacramento Bee. Protecting public health is a basic government function. County health officers track illnesses and deaths from West Nile virus to hospital infections to food-borne contamination. They conduct vaccination campaigns and restaurant inspections. They respond to outbreaks and disasters. Unfortunately, this essential public health […]
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Updated: 9:10pm June 9. One person died in a two-vehicle accident in Zephyr Cove on Sunday afternoon near the fire station at Highway 50 and Warrior Way. Four other people were transported to Renown Medical Center in Reno; three by ground and one by air. Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Barb Stapleton said told Lake Tahoe […]
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By Brenda Cronin, Wall Street Journal Some household balance sheets have mended during the recovery but that may be thanks less to fiscal stewardship than the improving economy. In fact, Americans’ grasp of concepts such as investment risk and inflation has weakened since the recovery began in mid-2009. Research released last week shows that on […]
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By Anthony York, Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — When California voters approved Las Vegas-style gambling in 1998, proponents said it would be limited to places already recognized as American Indian lands. But a rare ruling from the Obama administration and a deal approved by Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown would allow one tribe to build a […]
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If you’re a first-time visitor to the cold waters of Lake Tahoe, be aware that the possibility of becoming hypothermic while involved in water activities is greater here than in warmer climates. The combination of high altitude and cold alpine water may quickly fatigue a swimmer or water sporter. Also remember, anyone under 12 years […]
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