Market Pulse: More records
Now it’s official: This is the longest economic recovery/expansion ever. I mentioned a few years ago why much better days were ahead — rising personal income, employment, business investment and productivity. And it’s still true....
#TahoeSnaps: Summer is in full swing at Lake Tahoe (photos)
All photos courtesy of #TahoeSnaps TahoeSnaps, the Tribune’s Instagram account, is a lake-wide endeavor. We joined forces with Lake Tahoe Action to bring our readers more fun photos from around Lake Tahoe. Here’s the fun...
Four North Lake Tahoe, Truckee nonprofits merge to form Sierra Community House
KINGS BEACH, Calif. — Four notable nonprofits in the Tahoe-Truckee area have merged together to create one unified organization. Dubbed the Sierra Community House, the new organization is made up of the Family Resource Center...
Search and rescue: Volunteering ‘so others may live’
Volunteers are a special breed. The unsung heroes who help keep civilization humming, some deserve extra recognition for the risks and self-sacrifice they take on our behalf. Among them are search and rescue volunteers. The...
Types of tissue you can donate
The decision to become an organ donor is a selfless act that quite often saves lives. Many people sign up to be organ donors, but those same people may not know that they also can...
The benefits of owning Lake Tahoe property in Nevada
During the past several years a significant percentage of the people purchasing property on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe are relocating from California and other states with high income tax rates. But it’s not...
5 hikes to Sierra Nevada alpine lakes you can’t resist swimming in
Jumping into a snow-fed alpine lake after a strenuous, sweaty hike is more invigorating than a shower. It energizes you better than a strong cup of coffee. It’s good for your soul. Though taking a...
Audrey Jean Brown
On July 4th 2019 Audrey Jean Brown (Jackson), wife of late Chester Coney Brown passed in peace at the age of 84. Audrey was born Valentines Day 1935 (2/14/1935) in Del Norte County Colorado, to...
Federal water master: I’ve never seen Lake Tahoe stay this full for this long
RENO, Nev. — Lake Tahoe is the fullest it’s been in nearly two decades. Officials say the alpine lake on the California-Nevada line is approaching the legal limit after snowmelt from a stormy winter left...
Lake Tahoe Community College men’s soccer program hit with 2-year postseason ban
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The Lake Tahoe Community College men’s soccer program has been slammed with a two-year postseason ban after a former coach was found to have supplied special services for student athletes....
Incline Village General Improvement District trustees appoint Indra Winquest as interim GM
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Indra Winquest has been appointed interim manager after a unanimous vote by the Incline Village General Improvement District Board of Trustees. Winquest will fill the role for outgoing GM Steve Pinkerton,...
New principal takes charge of Douglas County’s Lake Tahoe schools
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. — A new principal has been hired to run both George Whittell High and Zephyr Cove Elementary schools. Former Carlin Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Shawn Lear said he is busy moving...
Josephine “Jo” Pandolfo Ortwein
Placerville— Josephine “Jo” Pandolfo Ortwein, a long-time resident of the South Lake Tahoe area, passed away Tuesday the 2nd of July, 2019. Born in 1927 in Oakland, CA as one of eight children. She loved...
Vali Dees
Vali Dees, beloved wife and daughter, passed away at her home in South Lake Tahoe this July 7th, 2019 at 6:45 PM. She was attended by her husband, Jeff Davies, and her mother, Helen Valborg,...
Reel Big Fish set to play at Crystal Bay Casino
Lake Tahoe is home to several species of trout, but this Wednesday the lake welcomes some Reel Big Fish. Of course, we’re talking about the renowned ska band — sorry to any of you anglers...
Wanderlust Festival returns to its roots this weekend at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows
One of the world’s largest yoga and lifestyle events on the planet will return to its roots this weekend in the Truckee-Tahoe area. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will roll out the yoga mats for the...
Lake Tahoe viewing parties for Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman
Two boxing titans are set to square off Saturday, July 20, in Las Vegas — but you don’t have to travel to Sin City to catch the action. Both Harveys Lake Tahoe and MontBleu Resort...
Lake Tahoe comedy scene with Howie Nave: Tommy Lama at Carson Comedy Club; John Caponera at The Improv
It’s been a long time coming and he is finally up here: The Tommy Lama. I’ve known his Lamaste for years. In fact, I even knew him when he was merely comedian Tommy Savitt, who...
Tahoe Beach Bash benefits Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
This Saturday you can have fun in the sun while helping out an important nonprofit on South Shore. The annual Tahoe Beach Bash benefiting Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless returns to The Beach Retreat and...
