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A weak low pressure will sweep over the West on Saturday bringing the potential for light showers over the Sierra and western Nevada, the National Weather Service in Reno reports. Behind it will be a slightly larger system bringing some snow to Lake Tahoe.
Precipitation on Saturday will be light and short lived, with the main impact being cooler temperatures by the afternoon with cloudy during the north flow.

The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour returns this weekend for another year. This big mountain freeride action meets ski and boarder-cross strategy in a mad-dash race for an $80,000 cash purse. Register now online or just come and watch. Join the after party and hang out with the athletes on Saturday afternoon at Bub's. Need a ride?

By way of Facebook, the Tahoe South Epic I-Do's Adventure Wedding Finalists have been announced. Go here to read and comment.

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CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Federal auditors say a nonprofit Nevada fire safety group mismanaged $2.7 million in federal grants and should repay the money issued for fuel reduction projects at Lake Ta...

HOMEWOOD - A federal judge recently denied a request from local conservation groups that the same judge who ruled on the 2010 Shorezone plan also preside over the lawsuit challenging the multimilli...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every great tourist destination has a great brand, a great slogan or a great logo. There's "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas," the "I (heart) NYC" stickers or Mex...

MINDEN - The son of a Douglas County sheriff's captain was sentenced Tuesday to three years in Nevada State Prison for pointing a loaded gun at his father who was intervening in a child custody ...

Of all the no-no's in contemporary America - and there are many - none has proven more taboo than the ancient doctrine of dayenu. Translated from the original Hebrew, the word roughly means "It wou...

This is in Response to the glider landing where Russ Pecoraro commented about his "disappointment" and called the company "irresponsible." I have a question for you, Mr. Pecoraro: have you ever flo...

Wow, all this talk about how Republicans block everything for political reasons. Really?It's about time you holier-than-thou Democrats got off your high horses. Both parties are at fault and hypocr...

Americans' love affair with the automobile and its environmental impacts will be the topic of a presentation at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Dr...

I love Dat Phan's enthusiasm . This quality has been with him even before he won the first season of "Last Comic Standing." He's the same way with movie roles, even if they're small ones, and also ...

It's February, the month of Valentine's Day, Heart Health, and warm muffins. Living on the South Shore this year feels odd without the workout of shoveling piles of snow. But that doesn't mean i...

The South Tahoe High Performing Arts Booster Association Board would like to thank the many people who helped to make "Stars Night Out" a successful fundraising event. The musical, "42nd Street," p...

On behalf of Tahoe Valley Elementary School I would like to thank Sports LTD for all of their hard work in helping us rebuild our winter outdoor activity equipment so that the kids can enjoy sports...

For those born after 1976, the Cork and More is older than they are. The specialty food and wine shop recently celebrated a milestone, marking its thirty-fifth year in business last month. From a small wine and cheese shop to a complete culinary business, the store has grown and changed over the years to offer the consumer gourmet food, products and accessories for the kitchen and the table.

Come listen to local Lake Tahoe musicians play it like it is in Ireland at Murphys Irish Pub! Hosted by eighth generation professional bagpiper Sean Cummings, this rollicking music session happens every Thursday night until about 10 pm (or until they throw us out). Anne Roos and her Celtic harp joins them and you’ll hear her jump in with the others to perform toe-tapping jigs, lilting waltzes, and poignant airs. No cover charge, just relax in front of the fireplace or cozy up to the authentic wooden bar, surrounded by antique Irish memorabilia, and enjoy a pint with your favorite pub food.

Beneath its inevitable acronyms, development jargon and legalese, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Regional Plan Update will include more than an effort to protect the environment.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every great tourist destination has a great brand, a great slogan or a great logo. There's "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas," the "I (heart) NYC" stickers or Mex...