By Carlos Alcalá, Sacramento Bee Consider it one of those ideas so crazy it might work. Realtor Susanne Wolter said it took a couple of drinks to come up with the concept, but once she did folks signed on right away. Six El Dorado County real estate competitors decided, for at least one weekend, to […]
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By Ray Hagar, Reno Gazette-Journal Friends, family and business associates all say Mike Pegram is one lucky guy. It’s a good thing, because the noted Kentucky racehorse owner and McDonald’s restaurateur is becoming a major player in Northern Nevada gaming. “I have always loved action, whether it was the racing or card games or dice […]
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By Laurie Brazil “Hopes and Dreams for Everyone” is the appeal to Soroptimist members worldwide to work together collaboratively to prevent violence against women and children. This week Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra hosted an international member, Rita Offerson, who shared the vision of her Hillerod Soroptimistklub in her hometown in Denmark which is working […]
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By Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee Along the rusted tracks of the Amador Foothills Railroad, woodpeckers hammer drooping oak trees and hawks cry overhead. The birds command attention, because the sharp clatter of train wheels has stopped – perhaps forever. The railroad runs 10 miles from Ione to Martell in Amador County, one of the curviest […]
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By Lenita Powers, Reno Gazette-Journal The sixth annual Spring Powwow, which provides Northern Nevadans an opportunity to enjoy American Indian dancing, singing, food and crafts, will be this weekend at the University of Nevada, Reno. The alcohol-free event is open to the public and charges no admission. The cultural celebration is held by UNR’s Center […]
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Beginning at 11am May 1, fiesta-loving skiers and riders can head to the High Camp Lagoon & Spa at Squaw Valley for Monster de Mayo — piñatas, Mexican eats, and disc jockey by the pool. Entry to Monster de Mayo is $6 for all skiers and riders with a lift ticket or season pass. The […]
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By Kathryn Reed It wasn’t the usual Wednesday Soroptimist lunch. On this particular afternoon it all about four girls who aren’t even members – but they might be one day. Jacquelyn Baines, Lauren Andrew, Morgan King and Gabriella Tracy – all seniors at Whittell High School – were recognized as Young Women of Distinction by […]
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By Kathryn Reed Thane McCall’s generosity could be monumental if the South Shore housing market returns to the glory days. Even if home sales sputter as they have been, McCall has pledged to donate a total of $20,000 to five area charities. If profits are better than that for the entire calendar year, the larger […]
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The Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival features an unprecedented line up of nationally known Cowboy poets and musicians including Waddie Mitchell, Don Edwards, Paul Zarzyski, Lacy J. Dalton and the Dalton Gang, David John and the Comstock Cowboys, Dave Stamey, Larry Maurice, Richard Elloyan, Sourdough Slim, Old West Trio, Cross Town Cowboys, Dennis Golden, […]
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The opportunity for citizens to submit their names for possible nomination for the 2010-11 El Dorado County Grand Jury is available. The grand jury acts as an investigative body to ensure county, special district, and city government is being effectively run. The grand jury is not a jury for a trial. The judges of the […]
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