By Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee Federal officials are investigating possible ties between CalPERS’ former chief executive, a controversial former board member and a financier who just pleaded guilty in a New York pension fund corruption case. Court records show the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a subpoena in June to financier Elliott Broidy, who pleaded […]
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South Lake Tahoe’s Redevelopment agency is about to have $2.1 million from the state. California’s Department of Housing and Community Development approved the Aspens Multi-Family Housing Development. The workforce housing will be next to Fire Station No. 1 on Pioneer Trail, have 48 lower-income units, eight moderate income units, have a 1,800-square-foot community building, a […]
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Publisher’s note: The first prototype camera was installed this week. A handful more will put on Lake Tahoe mountaintops this summer. By Jenifer Gee, Auburn Journal Six kids from Meadow Vista have designed one project that just might change the world. Recently, Sony Europe announced the test launch of the Forest Guard system, which was […]
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Reno Gazette-Journal The Reno-Tahoe International Airport will add eight new flights, and some will start this month. Four flights will be added on a seasonal basis for holiday and ski travel through the first quarter of 2010, and four more will be added on a year-round basis, airport officials said. In January, the number of […]
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By Sam Stanton and Denny Walsh, Sacramento Bee The Bee sued the state corrections department today along with two other news media, seeking to force the release of documents outlining how parole agents supervised accused kidnapper Phillip Garrido over the course of 10 years during which he allegedly held Jaycee Lee Dugard as his prisoner. […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal Snow showers and plummeting temperatures are expected in the Reno-Tahoe area Saturday as a major shift in the weather pattern takes shape for next week. A second, significant snow-producer is possible Monday, while a warmer storm packing plenty of subtropical moisture is expected later in the week.“It’s definitely a change. […]
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By Kathryn Reed Jurors in the Ulysses Roberson murder trial retired midday Thursday and are expected to resume deliberations Monday. The 12-member panel had a little drama this week when juror Katie Ross was dismissed without reason given. Replacing her is Chris Cefalu. Six alternate jurors have been part of the process since the trial […]
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By Sam Stanton, Sacramento Bee The images conjured up by the allegations against Nancy Garrido’s attorney are almost laughable: a lawyer drinking in his country club bar and boasting about the huge case he’s been handed. But are they enough to warrant his removal from the case? That was the issue legal experts were considering […]
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By Kathryn Reed Effective today, Stephen Wysong has resigned as treasurer of South Lake Tahoe, a position he has had since 1990. Wysong is the second person to have this elected position — the other being John Upton. When the city was first incorporated in 1965 the treasurer position was not part of the mix. […]
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By Ray Hagar, Reno Gazette-Journal Pending federal legislation that would establish a national visitors commission to promote the United States as a premiere international travel destination could be a boon for Nevada tourism, experts said. “This is a great idea, and we do need to drive international travelers,” said Krys Bart, president and CEO of […]
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