UNR’s College of Engineering is hosting its inaugural Girls in Engineering camp this summer. The weeklong camp, designed for ages 13-15, aims to encourage more area girls to consider engineering as a career path. The camp is designed to provide an introduction to a range of engineering disciplines through hands-on, interactive lessons such as bridge […]
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The Rat Pack will be alive and well when the Cal Neva Resort in Crystal Bay hosts a tribute to the original kings of cool. Two performances are scheduled July 6 – featuring “Frank”, “Dean” and “Sammy” in the illustrious Frank Sinatra Showroom – where Sinatra himself performed. The show is co-produced by Sinatra Nation […]
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For the fourth consecutive year, Western Nevada College will graduate its largest class in history. The class of 2013 is 505 students strong, with 530 degrees and certificates being issued. The graduates span 60 years, from the youngest at age 17 and the eldest at 77. Commencement ceremonies are May 20, 11am in Carson City […]
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The Museum of Sierra Ski History and 1960 Winter Olympics will open May 25. The collection includes official Olympic items such as skis, racing bibs, official results, promotional literature and participation mementos. Exhibits will show rarely seen conceptual drawings prepared by Walt Disney for planning of the VIII Olympic Winter Games. Selections from the photographic […]
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The Sierra Human Resources Association is presenting Dealing with Difficult Customers, Service Recovery Strategies on May 23 from 9am to noon. This is in partnership with the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Donner Chambers of Commerce. Business plans, promotional and advertising campaigns, and sales and marketing initiatives are wasted efforts if poor customer experience is […]
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On June 6, Meyers’ publisher Bona Fide Books will release “Why I Farm: Risking It All for a Life on the Land” by Sierra Valley Farms owner Gary Romano. A book signing will be that evening from 6-7 at Campo restaurant in Reno. In “Why I Farm,” third-generation farmer Romano speaks from experience about today’s […]
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By Catherine Van, KOLO-TV CARSON CITY — As the weather keeps getting nicer, more people will start leaving their cars behind and opting for two-wheel transportation. This season, you’ll have a chance try riding the hog safely and at an affordable price. “I just love the freedom, riding out in the open wind and it’s […]
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Balto is a 10-month-old Labrador-pit bull mix who is very sweet. He is house trained and has lived with small children. Bonus: Balto understands English and Spanish. He loves to play with other dogs, but he does play rough so he needs to meet your dogs before going home. Balto is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. […]
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By Shanna Kuhlemier During the late 19th century and with the completion of the transcontinental railroad, new local industries started to emerge in Truckee. At this time, the local dairy industry was established due to the ease of transporting products to lucrative markets. This area in the Sierra was a dairyman’s heaven. The region provided […]
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By Mike Nichols If anyone wants to know the benefit of the CalStar Membership Program, all they have to do is talk to longtime members Mike and Sally Neitling of South Lake Tahoe. Mike Neitling used CalStar’s services twice in 2012, perhaps saving his life, and his membership saved him from any out-of-pocket costs associated […]
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