By Michael E. Young, Dallas Morning News It arrived 30 years ago, a rebellious little ditty that became the ultimate anti-Christmas carol by killing off an eggnog-loving Grandma in the very first line. But over those three decades, “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” has managed to become something of a holiday classic. Songwriter […]
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By Lisa Huard Have you taken a train lately? Whether you’re close to the Los Angeles or Sacramento areas and you want to get to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, consider taking Amtrak’s Coast Starlight to at least Seattle. You can easily arrange for other transportation to Vancouver from there. This holiday season we […]
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The evolution of decorating the outside of a house or business at the holidays started years and years ago with Christmas trees having candles on them. We now know that’s not the safest of traditions. Edward H. Johnson, a peer of Thomas Edison, is credited with bringing electric lights to a Christmas tree in 1882. […]
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By Lenita Powers, Reno Gazette-Journal The United Way of Northern Nevada is making an end-of-the-year desperate appeal to Northern Nevadans for donations after its annual campaign came up millions of dollars short because of layoffs and home foreclosures. “We are calling upon those in the region who might be able to give a donation in […]
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By Susan Wood OLYMPIC VILLAGE — With avalanche-control dynamite blasts rippling across the valley on a recent Sunday, comfort isn’t the first word that comes to mind to describe skiing at Squaw Valley. It takes skill to navigate the steeps, powder stashes and rock formations at Lake Tahoe’s premier ski resort. First, the KT-22 Express […]
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The South Shore is a little brighter this holiday season, thanks to Leadership Lake Tahoe and the enthusiasm of the local business community. More than 40 local businesses are participating in the inaugural Light Up Lake Tahoe. After receiving donations from local organizations, strands of white LED lights were distributed to participating businesses. Now, the […]
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A subscription to Lake Tahoe News is the ultimate money-saving gift — it’s free, but the value is priceless. Remember, it’s the thought, not the amount you spend on a gift. Are your family and friends getting an email each morning letting them know what’s going on in Lake Tahoe? If not, then sign them […]
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Publisher’s note: Get in the spirit and share your idea for a gift valued at $20 or less. Click here for details. Fight the cold, buy that last-minute, one of a kind gift and help the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce. Mufflers of many colors and textures – $6-$9. Sets of matching hats and muffler […]
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California traffic safety officials continue to tighten their grip on drunken drivers by and declaring 2010 as “The Year of the Checkpoint” and announcing a record $8 million in grant funding to 148 law enforcement agencies for DUI checkpoints – up from $5 million in 2009. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will fund […]
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Publisher’s note: Get in the spirit and share your idea for a gift valued at $20 or less. Click here for details. A wonderful stocking stuffer is a tube of Biofreeze. It’s one of the of best topical pain relievers for the sports nut on your list, the computer worker whose neck and shoulders are […]
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