Amgen will remain the title sponsor of the Tour of California for the foreseeable future. AEG, the owner and operator of the Amgen Tour of California, has renewed its agreement with Amgen. Amgen has been the sponsor for the last 12 years. “At this time, we are not disclosing the exact renewal length other than […]
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By Scott Sonner, AP The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service acted illegally in 2015 when it denied Endangered Species Act protection for a distinct population of bi-state sage grouse in California and Nevada, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. U.S. District Chief Magistrate Judge Joseph Spero in San Francisco said in an 85-page opinion that the […]
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In the decade since football legend Gene Upshaw died from pancreatic cancer in 2008, the Gene Upshaw Memorial Fund held with Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation has raised nearly $1.5 million for cancer and concussion research and helped fund vital programs and services for patients at the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center. Terri […]
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The sixth annual nine-day summer edition of the Alpenglow Mountain Festival on the North Shore will showcase more than 40 individual events from June 16-24, and is almost entirely free. Geared toward beginner and intermediate summer recreation enthusiasts, the festival includes trail running, hiking, backpacking, lakeshore yoga, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, natural history events […]
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By Ashton Lyle Thousands of residents came out to watch as the Amgen Tour of California cycling race return to South Lake Tahoe on Friday. The women started the day with Stage 2, a 67-mile loop running into the Carson Valley, with a start and finish at Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Cal Lodge. The day also […]
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By Felicia Fonseca, AP American Indian tribes are welcoming an opportunity to offer sports betting in potentially hundreds of casinos across the country after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize it. Tribal casinos generate more than $31 billion a year in gross revenue. While adding sports books isn’t expected to […]
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By Chris Murray, Reno Gazette-Journal The NCAA has long considered Nevada taboo territory for hosting its championship events, citing the state’s legalized sports betting, but that policy changed Thursday. The organization, in a press release addressing the Supreme Court’s decision to allow sports wagering across the nation, said: “Also in response to the Supreme Court […]
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By Mike Moffitt, San Francisco Chronicle A distinctive peak near Lake Tahoe may not keep its controversial name much longer. Alpine County supervisors have recommended that Jeff Davis Peak be renamed “Da-ek Dow Go-et,” a name proposed by the Hung-A-Lel-Ti Woodfords Washoe tribe. “Da-ek Dow Go-et” means “saddle between points.” The proposed name change […]
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By Harrison Brown Being ready to enjoy summer on your bike doesn’t only mean getting or being fit, it includes having your bike fit. With temperatures warming up, this is the perfect opportunity to get your bicycle ready for the season. Anyone who enjoys riding should have their bike fitted. At Barton Health, bike fitting […]
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By Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation The Supreme Court on May 14 struck down a 25-year federal ban on sports betting outside of Nevada. The big question on many minds – particular state officials and companies like MGM Resorts and DraftKings looking to cash in – is how much money is at stake. Many of […]
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