By Eli Segall, Las Vegas Sun Despite a dip in revenue, NV Energy nearly doubled its first-quarter profit this year. The Las Vegas-based power company said Friday it earned $21.5 million in net income, or 9 cents per share, for the three months ending March 31. That compares to $12.2 million of profit, or 5 […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will host the third annual Native Species Festival on June 9. This free family event is from 10am-4pm at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. This festival is a great way to spend the day outdoors […]
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By Susan Stellin, New York Times Travelers hitting the road with their mobile electronic devices have three questions about staying connected away from home: will there be Wi-Fi, how much will it cost and how well will it work? Increasingly, it is that last question that matters most. Hotels, airports and airlines are struggling to […]
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Spirit of Spring on May 14 benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe. The 7-9:30pm event at Edgewood Tahoe is $40/person. The event is sponsored by Edgewood and Southern Wine and Spirits, with 100 percent of the proceeds going directly to the Boys & Girls Club and the 900 youths its serves. Tickets […]
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By Kathryn Reed TRUCKEE – Federal spending, government regulations, banking, the economy, carbon emissions, immigration and the Auburn Dam dominated the discussion Thursday night between Rep. Tom McClintock and his constituents. At times it was a bit argumentative between the congressman and those in attendance, as well as between attendees – but nothing like what […]
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To the community, Employees from three local Starbucks stores recently made their mark in our community by doing the annual spring yard cleanup at Austin’s House. Friendly partners from Starbucks stores located in Minden, Gardnerville, and North Carson Crossing participated in this community service event for the fifth straight year. Starbucks has been a great […]
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The 13th annual Water Quality Snapshot Day is May 11 from 9am to noon throughout Lake Tahoe and the Upper Truckee River area. Volunteers are needed to conduct near shore water quality sampling and habitat assessments. The event is a citizen-based environmental effort designed to take a “snapshot,” at one moment in time, of the […]
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Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Granite Bay, talks on a range of issues during a May 2 town hall meeting in Truckee. He represents the California side of Lake Tahoe in the House.
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Now there’s a lighter and more convenient way to view National Forest maps. All U.S. Forest Service visitor maps and quad maps covering portions of California are available for purchase through the Avenza PDF maps application. This app is free and available for most Apple products through the iTunes store. The Avenza website has a […]
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El Dorado County is going to try to field a grand jury for 2013-14 after this year’s had to be disbanded because so many jurors walked out. Applicants must be Untied States citizens, at least 18 years of age, have resided in the county for at least one year at the time of the swearing-in […]
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