Country music super-stars Rascal Flatts bring their infectious, good-time country music to the 2010 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series at Harveys Outdoor Arena on July 30. Up-and-coming country hitmakers Kellie Pickler and Chris Young open the show. Tickets go on sale at 10am March 1. Rascal Flatts released their first Greatest Hits CD, Greatest Hits, […]
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By Kathryn Reed Steve Bannar is about to have his passport stamped several times in the next few months. The orthopedist from South Lake Tahoe is headed to Vancouver on Feb. 20 as one of the U.S. Ski Team doctors. When he comes back he hopes to finalize the paperwork so he can be part […]
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By Susan Wood WHISTLER, British Columbia — It’s hard to imagine a hotel steps away from one of North America’s most vibrant ski villages would find its guests sleeping like babies. But that’s the Summit Lodge & Spa in Whistler — tranquil, serene, relaxing and quiet in a big way. It’s warm, inviting and comfortable, […]
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By Kathryn Reed Irene Kaelin couldn’t control her students – and that was a good thing. The Tahoe Valley Elementary School fifth-grade teacher turned the tragedy of the Haiti earthquake into a lesson plan. But it started with her students. They wanted to raise money to help those in need. “What an incredible experience,†Kaelin […]
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By USSA LOUISVILLE, Colo. — Olympic medalist Jimmie Heuga, a star of the 1964 Olympic Winter Games and one of the U.S. Ski Team’s greatest ski racers, died Feb. 8. His death came on the eve of the Olympics in Vancouver and 46 years to the day after his medal. Heuga, who was bronze behind […]
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By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee A new registry is aiding law enforcement and providing some peace of mind to families of autistic children and adults in El Dorado County. The registry through the Sheriff’s Office “is unique in Northern California and maybe in the state,” said Ron Huff, director of clinical and intake services for […]
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Placer County is set to launch a program that seeks to reduce the number of vacant, bank-owned houses in unincorporated neighborhoods while helping residents with low or moderate incomes purchase homes. The initiative is part of a federally funded effort known nationwide as the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Placer County has been awarded a $750,000 grant […]
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A five-day closing reception is planned for Feb. 12-16 from 11am-5pm (with Italian desserts) for the Northern Italy Photo Exhibition by Dirk Yuricich. Dirk Yuricich Photography Gallery is at 171 Shady Lane, Stateline. For more information, call (775) 588.5816 or visit www.dirkphotoz.com.
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By Susan Wood WHISTLER, British Columbia — On first impression, second impression and lasting impression, the majestic nature of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler comes across as striking. Outside the slopeside window, in particular from the 10th floor, the views invigorate and excite. Opening the small, standing-room-only balcony door offers mountain breezes off the Wizard Express […]
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By Case Keefer, Las Vegas Sun As far as Nevada is concerned, the 2006 Super Bowl comes in as the greatest ever. Super Bowl XL, which paired the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, generated a record $94.5 million worth of sports wagers in the state. At least one prominent sports book director in town […]
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