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Posted December 23, 2012 -

Ski report: Powder, powder, powder

Grab the fat boards — powder is everywhere. Remember to ski with a buddy, especially going off-piste. Here is the Dec. 23 ski report. — Curtis Fong

Posted December 23, 2012 -

Then and now: A lot less development 50 years ago

Here’s one extra 1963 photo showing a naked Tahoe Keys and naked Heavenly parking lot. I’m working on getting permission to use other oldies. Until then, Dec. 30 will the last Then and Now. — Bill Kingman

Posted December 23, 2012 -

Northstar celebrates 40 years, looks forward

By Kathryn Reed TRUCKEE – “Everything in the middle of nowhere.” That was Northstar’s motto in 1972 when the first lift started turning. A lot has changed since Dec. 22, 1972 – owners, lifts, amenities, and definitely the fact that the Truckee resort can no longer be considered being in the middle of nowhere. Its […]

Posted December 23, 2012 -

Opinion: What happens when reporters don’t cover news in person?

By Bill Keller, New York Times In a smart, disheartening piece in the New York Times magazine last month, Robert Worth surveyed the frustration of American diplomats who signed up to engage the world — even dreamed of changing it — and now find themselves encumbered by the safeguards and protocols of a risk-averse Washington. […]

Posted December 22, 2012 -

Letter: Friends improving Pollock Pines library

To the community, It gives me great pleasure and pride to tell readers about the positive changes we made to the Pollock Pines Library this year. Our Pollock Pines Friends chapter has been busy putting donations to work. Our objectives for 2012 were to improve the facility (making the lovely little library as appealing and […]

Posted December 22, 2012 -

Skier dies at Squaw Valley

By Phillip Reese, Sacramento Bee A 71-year-old man died Friday after skiing into a tree at Squaw Valley, according to a statement released by resort officials. The man, whose name has not been released, was skiing on the west face of KT-22 about 11am when he hit the tree. He was wearing a helmet.

Posted December 22, 2012 -

Law enforcement working to stop underage alcohol abuse

To help eliminate alcohol related collisions involving minors, combat underage alcohol abuse and help ensure the overall safety of the community, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with regional law enforcement agencies regarding juvenile parties and other incidents in which alcohol and/or illicit drugs are contributing factors. The sheriff’s office is partnering with the […]

Posted December 22, 2012 -

Lake Tahoe license plates worth free lift tickets

The environmental nonprofit Tahoe Fund has launched the Lake Tahoe License Plate Plate Spotte’ program to reward owners of Lake Tahoe license plates with free lift tickets during the 2013 ski season. Tahoe plates spotted by official “spotters” and the general public will be entered to win free lift tickets every week until March 20. […]

Posted December 22, 2012 -

LTFAC schedules January meeting

The Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet from 9am-noon Jan. 10 at the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe. LTFAC will address issues related to federal activities at Lake Tahoe. Items on the agenda include updates on Tahoe Interagency Executive Steering Committee activities, the Tahoe Regional Planning […]

Posted December 22, 2012 -

Sacramento making a name for itself in the world of caviar

By Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee In its claim to farm-to-fork fame, Sacramento has another distinction to add to its credit: caviar capital of America. Locals may not know that the Sacramento Valley has become home to the nation’s surging caviar industry, as California fish farmers capitalize on a shortage of wild caviar. This holiday season, […]