Shopping isn’t always a harmless endeavor, especially when stores are crowded. Washoe County sheriff’s deputies are offering some cautionary words for those going out this holiday weekend as well as those making purchases online. Some tips: Stay alert. Report suspicious activity to law enforcement or store security. Avoid shopping alone; there is added safety when shopping […]
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With kitchen fires being one of the main reasons for a fire in a house, firefighters want people to extra careful this Thanksgiving. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. In 2014, nearly four times as many home […]
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A music festival and memorial event to honor fallen Carson City sheriff’s Deputy Carl Howell has been set for Aug. 19, 2017, at Battle Born Harley-Davidson in Carson City. The event will be put on by the Last Response Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization established by Carson City resident Don Alexander and a handful of […]
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The second installment of Tahoe City’s Alpenglow Sports’ 11th annual Winter Film Series is Dec. 1. At 7pm (doors open at 6:15pm) prominent Canadian ice climber and paragliding pilot Will Gadd will continue the series at Squaw Valley’s Olympic Village Lodge. Gadd, one of the top outdoor adventure athletes in the world, will show “30 […]
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The second annual Tahoe Film Fest is Dec. 1-4. Many of the award winning films in the lineup were previously screened to rave reviews, such as “Before the Flood” produced by and starring Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio, at nationally and internationally recognized events like Sundance Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival. While environmental films […]
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Giorgio is one of seven dogs who was transferred to Tahoe from a Central Valley shelter last week. Four of the dogs in this group have already found a new home. Giorgio is a nice 1-year-old Chihuahua mix. He loves to play. He would greatly enjoy regular interaction with other dogs either at home or […]
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By Sarah Litz, Reno Gazette-Journal John Abbott opened his mouth to have his cheek swabbed for DNA collection. The 64-year-old from Susanville said he knew it wasn’t much, but it was the least he could do to find his uncle, who was a prisoner of war during World War II. “Right now, there’s this big, […]
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By Larry Weitzman Toyota is a default brand. It is the brand that the public understands to always be reliable, trustworthy, high quality, competent, economical and with decent performance. I could end my Road Beat on Corolla here, but let’s examine why the Toyota reputation is so well deserved. Corolla is in its umpteenth generation […]
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Truckee Donner Public Utility District will again swap out old, incandescent holiday lights for free energy efficient LED holiday lights for customers. The LED holiday light exchange begins Nov. 21 at 8am and will continue while supplies last during regular business hours at the TDPUD office located at 11570 Donner Pass Road. Bring a current […]
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The Tahoe Fund is looking for environmental organizations to partner with to help solve environmental challenges at Lake Tahoe. Organizations have until Jan. 29 to submit project ideas online. The Tahoe Fund is seeking projects for its 2017 Signature and Premier Project Portfolios. These are late-stage projects that will improve Lake Tahoe’s environment by enhancing the water quality […]
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