So, one of the lifelong goals is to own a Mercedes-Benz. But the problem is many people believe purchasing a Mercedes is out of their price range. Well, that’s certainly not the case with the 2021 Mercedes GLB35. It’s not only a high-quality sport utility vehicle, the GLB35 is an affordable one at approximately $49,000. […]
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Seven Tahoe ski resorts closing April 18
For seven Tahoe ski resorts, the end is near. They will all be closing after the final late afternoon runs are taken this Sunday (April 18). The seven resorts shutting down brings the total to 11 Tahoe ski resorts that have bid farewell to 2020-21, a season that managed to reach the planned finish line […]
UC Davis grad Jones ready for CFL to resume
Khari Jones encountered his fair share of joy and heartbreak during his career as a Canadian Football League quarterback. The UC Davis Aggies Hall of Famer was the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2001. But that season ended in disappointment when the Blue Bombers, heavily-favored at the best betting sites, […]
Mt. Rose gets foot of new snow
Although the season is coming to a close, Mt. Rose has some terrific ski conditions right now, thanks to a foot of new snow in the past 48 hours. The snowfall began Tuesday evening and was intermittent through Thursday morning (April 15), delivering 12 inches of new snow at its summit to Mt. Rose, located […]
Vail Resorts reduces season pass costs
As the season winds down for Tahoe ski resorts, three of them are offering alluring discounts for next year’s season pass. Vail Resorts recently announced its reducing season pass prices for next season by 20 percent across the board on all its options as a way to deliver on its commitment to honor the loyalty […]
Dodge Ridge enjoys successful 70th anniversary season
Not even Covid-19 could stop Dodge Ridge ski resort from moving forward with its 70th anniversary season. Located in tiny Tuolumne County town of Pinecrest, Dodge Ridge resides off Highway 108 and bills itself as the closest ski resort to the Bay Area and Central Valley locations. The resort offers 1,600 foot vertical drop, 12 […]
Will new Chevy Trailblazer be a hit?
Think you know the Chevy Trailblazer? Think again. There are dramatic differences between the old TrailBlazer and the latest version. One possible cause for confusion is the TrailBlazer could easily be misidentified as the larger Chevy Blazer. Both sport utility vehicles were discontinued, then resurfaced. Chevy reintroduced the Blazer last year and was rewarded with […]
Offseason storage of ski gear
Like it or not, the curtain is coming down on Tahoe ski resorts. And judging from the recent warm temperatures, it looks like the appropriate time for the 2020-21 ski season to conclude. Four Tahoe ski resorts will be closing operations Sunday, April 11. Seven more resorts will run their lifts for an additional week, […]
Two Tahoe ski resorts extend season
Two Tahoe ski resorts have pushed back their closing dates by one week, extending the season for many skiers and snowboarders. Both Diamond Peak and Sugar Bowl announced their new closing date was now Sunday, April 18. The popular Tahoe ski resorts initially had April 11 as their closing date. SEE TAHOE SKI RESORT CLOSING […]
Lexus LX 570 remains solid SUV
The economic hard times that hit the U.S. more than a decade ago led American car buyers toward smaller SUVs that didn’t have the bulk or the costly price tag of bigger models. Despite the trend that less was better, the Lexus LX 570 still has retained its niche. Although never a huge seller, sales […]