By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal A west Reno resident shot and killed a black bear that was raiding garbage cans in his neighborhood, Nevada wildlife officials report. The shooting occurred shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday on Boulder Court in the Skyline Drive area, officials said. Read they whole story
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By Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee Cal Neva, the legendary but faded Lake Tahoe resort once owned by Frank Sinatra, is closing its casino temporarily. Canyon Capital Realty Advisors, the firm that has owned the Cal Neva since last spring, said Wednesday that the casino will close Wednesday. Canyon said it is in discussions with several […]
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By John Holland, Modesto Bee BIG OAK FLAT — This tiny town on the way to Yosemite National Park could get two large hotels, an indoor water park, an IMAX theater and other attractions. The project, planned for a long-barren site on Highway 120 that local residents refer to as “the scar,” would be the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Sue Shannon will in essence be graduating with the class she welcomed as freshmen to Whittell High School. The principal is retiring at the end of the school after being at the helm for four years and in education for 39 years. The Zephyr Cove 7-12 school is a much different place […]
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By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee El Dorado County voters may be asked to decide three county charter-related issues in November, including whether to repeal the charter. Following a special meeting last week to discuss recommendations of the charter review committee, the county supervisors directed staff members to further investigate issues and prepare language for three […]
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By Kathryn Reed When the 2010 season opens for the Tahoe Tallac Association in five weeks, it will be under the direction of new leadership. Steve Farnsley, who had been executive director for a little more than two years, was let go earlier this month. In his place on an interim basis is Lori Cramer. […]
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Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural resources Director Allen Biaggi will retire April 30 after more than 30 years of state service. Biaggi is also chairman of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board. He will continue in that capacity until his term expires at the end of December. Biaggi was appointed director in July […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE — Transportation planners realize not everyone wants to abandon their vehicle. Easing congestion through better driving routes, providing alternatives to passenger vehicles, and creating better connections for walkers and cyclists are the goals. The idea is the infrastructure improvements will also make walking and cycling a more pleasant experience in the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Conflicting court rulings have South Lake Tahoe officials trying to figure out if the nearly $500,000 it collects each year from the 911 fee on phone bills is legal. “Clearly the existing 911 fee is important in our ability to provide emergency dispatch services to the community and to visitors. The dollars […]
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By Kathryn Reed Nearly $1 million was allocated by the California Tahoe Conservancy board to reduce forest fuels, improve habitat and forest restoration. In that dollar amount is $200,000 to finish work in the Angora Fire area on CTC land. This includes the urban lots as well as 30 acres the state owns. Many of […]
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