By Kathryn Reed Students gently take the special paper and fold it in triangles, then they make precise, delicate cuts like a surgeon. What they create proves no two snowflakes are alike. “Let it Snow” is the theme of the school trees being created for this year’s Festival of Trees and Lights. Now in its […]
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By Peter Hecht, Sacramento Bee El Dorado County voters just rejected three growth-control initiatives amid a $1 million dollar opposition campaign funded by developer and real estate interests. Yet a ballot sequel already looms for 2016 as voters, once again, will consider measures restricting development in the Sierra foothills county. Two other citizen-backed measures, which […]
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By Michael Melia, AP HARTFORD, Conn. — Foxwoods, the largest casino resort in North America, is reducing its number of slot machines and table games to free up space for nightclubs and other new attractions as it adapts to fierce competition, the new CEO said in an interview with The Associated Press. It’s a transition […]
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By Kathryn Reed Events have long been said to be an economic force – no matter the location. It’s true for the greater Lake Tahoe Basin as well as the hosting venue. While it can be hard to put a definitive dollar amount on what the various ski resort events add to the economy, these […]
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By Liz Flora, Jing Daily Top tourism destinations across the globe are vying for the business of China’s booming number of affluent outbound travelers, but one type of luxury world-class destination is still hoping to catch up: the ski resort. Since the sport requires extensive training and is new to the average Chinese traveler, destinations […]
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By Tim Hearden, Capital Press SACRAMENTO — Prospects are building for a wet December throughout California, federal forecasters say. The large low-pressure system that promises abundant rain and snow this weekend will likely be the first in a series of storms to parade through the Golden State, said Michelle Mead, a National Weather Service warning coordinator […]
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By Kathryn Reed WASHOE MEADOWS STATE PARK – Trudging through water or creating a side trail is no longer necessary in sections of Washoe Meadows State Park. Work was completed this month on about a mile of trail. Included is a rather major bridge over Angora Creek and smaller crossings to get people out of […]
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By Rebecca Plevin, KPCC While much of the nation has been focused on Ebola recently, hundreds of Californians have been contracting another virus: West Nile. There have been 752 cases of West Nile Virus reported in California so far this year. That’s more than three times the average number of annual cases over the past […]
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By Thomas Peipert, AP In 2010, the price of walk-up, single-day lift ticket at Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts topped $100. Aspen quickly followed suit, and ticket prices at resorts across the country have consistently increased in the years since. The trend has raised a question that has dogged the ski industry for years: […]
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By Kathryn Reed An aroma wafted outside, making the cold, hungry diners even more eager to get inside. This was no ordinary dinner they were waiting for. A buzz filled the kitchen. Placemats were at each setting. Cans of whipping cream were at the ready to top the pumpkin pie. Nearly 50 volunteers helped pull […]
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