Introduced as a sedan a year ago, we sampled a different version one year later – the 2026 Kia K4 hatchback. Overall, we prefer the sportier hatchback, which offers roughly 8 more feet of cargo space even though it’s 11 inches shorter, making it easier to park and navigate in traffic. The additional $500 price […]
More snow a bonus for Tahoe ski resorts
Thanks to a strong three days of snowfall in the past week, the Tahoe ski season will be going out with a bang instead of a whimper. It’s been a highly disappointing ski season in Lake Tahoe and also in all western resorts, where snow totals were unanimously below average. Six Tahoe ski resorts shockingly […]
Iconic Banzai Tour returns this weekend at Palisades Tahoe
One of the iconic ski races in Tahoe takes place this weekend at Palisades Tahoe. The legendary Rahlves Banzai Tour returns to Palisades Tahoe April 11-12, bringing one of the most exciting and unconventional ski and snowboard competitions back to Lake Tahoe. Created by local Tahoe-ski racer Daron Rahlves, the Banzai blends big-mountain freeride terrain […]
Mt. Rose honoring season passes; New Tahoe shuttle to Kirkwood
Although only three ski resorts remain open in the Lake Tahoe region, there are reasons to remain on the slopes this month. Two more reasons surfaced this week. For the remainder of the season, Mt. Rose is offering $60 lift tickets for anyone presenting a season pass from another resort. Also, a free shuttle service […]
Forester delivers everything but performance
At or near the top of Subaru’s most popular vehicle list is the Forester. The midsize crossover SUV is characterized by its low cost, high value, car-like drive, roomy interior, and standard all-wheel drive that makes it suitable for mild off-roading. The 2026 Subaru Forester arrives with a few tweaks this year. It debuts the […]
Heavenly ski resort closing Easter Sunday
Another Tahoe ski resort has reluctantly given up, beaten by a season where snowfall was a rarity. Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe announced Friday it would be shutting down for the season on Easter Sunday (April 5), closing two weeks earlier than expected. Like all Tahoe ski resorts and ones throughout the West, Heavenly […]
Recent snow welcome site for Tahoe ski resorts
The Miracle March everyone in the Tahoe region was hoping to receive never materialized. However, the first two days of April provided some relief for snow-starved Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Desperate for additional snow for the entire month of March when zero inches accumulated, the snow totals the first two days in April were a […]
Much-needed snow hits Tahoe ski resorts
This is no April Fools’ Day prank – it’s snowing again in Lake Tahoe and the amount is significant. And more of the white stuff is on the way. On Wednesday morning, Palisades Tahoe was reporting a foot of fresh snow fell on its upper mountain in the past 24 hours, bringing a much-needed refresh […]
Tickets on sale for Tahoe celebrity golf tournament
More than 80 celebrity golfers are back in South Lake Tahoe this summer, playing in the 37th annual American Century Championship at beautiful Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The three-day tournament will feature sports stars, including Hall of Famers from the NFL, NBA and MLB, active and retired players, and Hollywood actors, comedians, and entertainers. The […]
Kia EV9 possesses several enviable qualities
Meet the 2026 Kia EV9, an all-electric SUV with three comfortable rows of seating and a range that tops out at 304 miles. And in our opinion, those two qualities are among a sizable list of positives that make the EV9 a viable option for folks seeking an affordable electric SUV that doesn’t require constant […]