This column is in response to Sierra Watch’s (Tom Mooers) recent commentary that was posted earlier this week on Tahoe Ski World. By Andy Wirth There are rare circumstances whereby we as a society are OK with people misstating the truth. One of those circumstances, for instance, includes fishing stories that may go something like […]
Tolliver favored at American Century Championship
Place your bets! The betting lines are out for the annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. Four-time champion Billy Joe Tolliver, former quarterback for five NFL teams, is the top choice of Harrah’s and Harveys Race & Sports Book to win the 26th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament July 17-19 in Lake […]
Mazda6 delivers in many categories
The Mazda6 is a fine midsize sedan with a lot of enviable qualities, which include affordability, styling, family-friendly interior space, plus solid fuel economy and performance. This sedan was fully redesigned in 2014 and has advanced into one of the must-see vehicles in this popular segment that includes the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, […]
Commentary: Is Squaw Valley expansion needed?
By Tom Mooers/Opinion piece Denver-based KSL Capital Partners purchased Squaw Valley in 2010, and is now pursuing a sweeping set of entitlements that would remake the region with development of a size, scale and scope Tahoe has never seen. Their current proposal, known as the Squaw Valley Village Specific Plan, includes a series of high-rise […]
Squaw Valley hosting Art Wine and Music Festival
Accomplished artists, musicians, breweries and wineries will converge this weekend at the 14th annual The Village at Squaw Valley’s Art Wine and Music Festival. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday (July 11-12) at Squaw Valley, where guests can bask in the sun, listen to music, and enjoy the mountain air with a cool drink in […]
Improvements in latest Toyota Sienna
People don’t purchase a minivan because they love it. It’s definitely a necessity buy – as in – I need a minivan because it’s a major transporter that meets my family requirements. Those requirements could include sports considerations, school car-pooling or hauling around three or four of your kids and their friends every day. Traditionally […]
Striking Gold in the historic Mother Lode
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL What started out as a golf vacation quickly turned into an outstanding history lesson. Not that the golf was bad, it was just that the California history became much more intriguing. While there are certainly many more picturesque vacations to undertake throughout California, a trip into Mother Lode country provides a serene […]
Justin Timberlake playing Tahoe celebrity golf tourney
Justin Timberlake has many talents: and one of them is being pretty good with a golf club in his hands. Timberlake will join superstar athletes and entertainers for the first time this summer at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe on July 17-19. The much-decorated performer is an avid golfer who […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe Food & Wine Festival
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has scheduled an event in September that will be appealing to both foodies and wine lovers. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will welcome foodies and fans of the culinary arts to the property September 11-13, for the 30th annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival. The resort will host special events […]
Greenhorn Creek Resort hosting Golf Channel tourney
ANGELS CAMP, CA – Amateur golfers in Northern California will get an opportunity to compete in the Gold Channel Am Tour, which will take place at Greenhorn Creek Resort on July 12. The Gold Country Championship, one of many tournaments on the Golf Channel Am Tour, will be competed at Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels […]