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Vail Resorts closes acquisition of Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 2:36am
It is official. Kirkwood Mountain Resort is now officially under the umbrella of ski industry giant Vail Resorts, Inc.
Recognizing 55-years of combined healthcare knowledge
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 1:56am
Barton Health staff and administration recently filled “The Snowflake Lounge” at Barton Memorial Hospital Thursday, March 30 in honor of “National Doctors Day,” established in 1958. Drs Henning Mehrens, primary care physician, and Peter DiGrande, anesthesiologist, were recognized as “Doctors of the Year” for their dedication and work in the South Lake Tahoe community and its surrounding areas.
Late storms bode well for N. California recreation sites
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 2:00amLTCC dealing with unstable financial forecast from state
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 1:59amNevada out of the running for federal education dollars
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 7:50pmLittle Feat, big show
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 2:40pm"I've been from Tucson to Tucumcari, Tehachapi to Tonopah.I've driven every kind of rig that's ever been made;driven the back roads so I wouldn't get weighed."- From the Little Feat songCopyrigh...
Letter to the Editor: Republicans have gone further to the right
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:14amI disagree with Debra Saunders' column, in which she claims President Barack Obama has moved the Democratic party to the far left when, in fact, it is the Republicans who have become more extreme.A...
Letter to the Editor: Snowglobe did more harm than good
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:13amSnowglobe ... in my opinion, an event that may have created an "economic boom" for the city, county and whatever. But what of us property owners who experienced thousands of dollars in damages from...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Superfoods that will rock your taste buds
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:10amThis week's news touted superfoods. These functional foods are nutrient-dense and promise to help you stay lean and healthy. As a health author, this is nothing new to me. My fridge contains ple...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Superfoods that will rock your taste buds
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:10amThis week's news touted superfoods. These functional foods are nutrient-dense and promise to help you stay lean and healthy. As a health author, this is nothing new to me. My fridge contains ple...
Lahontan hires executive director from outside Tahoe basin
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:33am
The Lahontan Water Quality Control Board has hired an executive director from outside the agency to replace Harold Singer who is retiring.
Patty Zwarts will be leaving her position with CalRecyle where she works in the Materials Management and Local Assistance Division. She was not available for comment.
Regional golf courses offering deals to balance budget
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:00amForecasters say tornado touched down near Stockton
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 9:57amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The National Weather Service says a tornado has touched down a few miles outside of Stockton.Meteorologist Johnny Powell says the tornado tipped over an empty tractor trai...
March foreclosure activity down to near 5-year low
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 9:54amLOS ANGELES (AP) - More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, setting the stage for a surge in properties repossessed by lenders this year.The number of homes that received first-time fo...
Vail Resorts completes $18M Kirkwood deal
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 9:51amBROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) - Vail Resorts Inc. has completed the purchase of Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, Calif., and some undeveloped sites near the ski resort for about $18 million.Vail Re...
Ownership of Tahoe Biltmore property may be up for grabs
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 9:38amCRYSTAL BAY, Nev. - A key loan financing the multi-million dollar renovation of the Tahoe Biltmore property showed up on regional real estate listings last week, spurring questions about the Bou...
Caltrans testing avalanche equipment in Meyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 8:27amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is advising motorists and residents to expect to hear loud booms on Highway 50 near Christmas Valley and Meyers starting today at about 8 a.m and lasting until a...
Permits to cut wood in Tahoe National Forest available in May
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: A house call could lower water bills, consumption
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 2:00amUSFS multimillion dollar South Shore fuels reduction project to start this summer
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 1:24amReport: Nevada Ranks In Top 20 For Economic Competitiveness
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 5:57pmNevada’s polices of low taxes and small government ranked it 18th among states in its ability to compete and grow its economy, according to a report released today by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of April 11-17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 5:47pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of April 11-17, 2012.
Study: Young people pick transit over personal vehicle
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 6:40pmGroup works to find and name South Lake Tahoe area peak in memory of fallen soldiers
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 1:22pm
At the urging of Congressman Tom McClintock, R-Calif., a committee has been formed to find an unnamed mountain peak seen from South Lake Tahoe that will be dedicated to fallen U.S. soldiers from the area.
Congressman McClintock's office approached the U.S. Forest Service about opportunities for a memorial. Forest Supervisor Nancy Gibson came up with the idea of naming an unnamed peak as one of the options for a memorial on National Forest System lands.
Yonder Mountain String Band's old-time music with state-of-the-art technology
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 12:38pmAfter almost 14 years of existence, Yonder Mountain String Band is still expanding musical horizons and taking its high country sound on the road to its ever-expanding fan base. The Colorado gro...
Dead Winter Carpenters follow YMSB again
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 12:34pmThe Dead Winter Carpenters enjoyed tangible success over the last year, selling out its first gig with a cover charge in the Crystal Bay Casino's Crown Room in February. With a brand new album s...
Kelly Monteith pays a visit to Harveys Improv
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 12:29pmOver the past decade that we've been up here The Improv has become one the premier clubs (although I like to think of us more as a theater in the Cabaret room) for both new comics and seasoned a...
Meet the new 'Pie,' same as the old 'Pie'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 12:23pmFor those wondering what ever happened to the "American Pie" gang of 1999, this fourquel finds its membership attending their 13th high school reunion. The gathering is an excuse for pals, Jim, ...
Sierra-at-Tahoe extends season through April 22; Customer Appreciation Day on April 23
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 12:21pmThanks to Mother Nature’s late-season generosity, Sierra-at-Tahoe will extend its season and remain open with full operations every day through Sunday, April 22. Customer Appreciation Day is on Monday, April 23.
Skiers and riders of all ages can purchase a lift ticket for $20 on April 23. All of the proceeds raised from the day’s lift ticket sales will be donated to sponsor youth recreation and education including youth baseball, soccer, swimming, and other youth activities.
Tragic crash leads to changes at Reno National Championship Air Races
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 11:12amRENO - Following an extensive update on last year's crash of a highly modified P-51 Mustang at the Reno National Championship Air Races, the National Transportation Safety Board issued seven saf...
