Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will ring in 2013 with a sampling of German-style food and beverages at Himmel Haus for TRYP’s Jan. 22 mixer from 7–10pm. The evening will also include live acoustic music and networking opportunities. Admission is free for TRYP members and $5 for non-members. Annual TRYP memberships cost $40. The Himmel Haus […]
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By Eli Segall, Las Vegas Sun Facing pressure from state officials and customers, NV Energy will let ratepayers continue using old-style meters instead of switching to new digital ones. The power company, which serves about 90 percent of Nevada’s population, said Wednesday it will offer an analog meter to customers who do not want a […]
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Layer up and enjoy the great snow quality. Here is the Jan. 11 ski report. — Curtis Fong
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Tahoe Youth & Family Services was awarded a subcontract with El Dorado County for the Primary Intervention Program at Tahoe Valley, Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet and Sierra House elementary schools. The goal of the program is to help kindergarten through third-grade students with mild aggression, withdrawal, learning difficulties, or who may be at-risk for […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – While China was the No. 1 fossil fuel emitting country in 2011, what is missing from most conversations is who is consuming all the goods that country is producing. A significant amount of CO2 emissions comes from making things. And it is people in the United States who are buying […]
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W’intermezzo at Edgewood Tahoe is a classical concert and artists’ reception featuring the internationally acclaimed classical duo of American pianist Deborah Dewey and Icelandic violinist Elfa Run Kristinsdottir. The Jan. 31 event is a fundraiser for Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe. Tickets are $29 in advance and $35 at the door. They are for sale […]
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To the community, The guests at the evening meal provided by Bread & Broth on Jan. 7 were graciously served by the willing and helpful employees of Sierra Valley Electric Inc. and two of their family members. The volunteer crew representing the evening’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsor included Nick and Hailey Chandler, Craig […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun As the prospect of passage of federal legislation legalizing online poker play continues to dim, several states are looking to move independently to offer various forms of Internet gambling. But panelists in Sunday’s closing session of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States had cautionary advice for […]
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By Stephen Magagnini, Sacramento Bee A year after John Henderson, an avid 7-year-old skier from Davis, fell off a chairlift to his death, Sugar Bowl has announced a comprehensive chairlift safety program inspired by the boy’s parents. The improvements recommended by John’s mom and dad – UC Davis Medical Center doctors Helen Chew and Mark […]
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The closure of Fair Lane in Placerville has been extended due to weather delays. The road is not set to reopen Feb. 4. Access to businesses along Fair Lane will remain open via Placerville Drive. Access to the County Government Center will be via Forni Road or Ray Lawyer Drive. People with questions or concerns […]
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