The Perseids is a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle. The meteors can typically be seen around mid-July each year, with the peak in activity happening between Aug. 9-14. During the peak, the rate of meteors reaches an astonishing 60 or more miles per hour. Lovers of the stars will receive an extra treat this week […]
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Mt. Rose ski resort raises minimum wage to $11/hour
Starting in September, working at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will get a little better for some employees. The popular Nevada ski resort will begin paying some of its employees a much better wage. Mt. Rose ski resort announced recently that it will increase its minimum wage for all positions that were previously below, to a new minimum […]
Greenhorn Creek Resort hosting Calaveras Junior Open
Some of Northern California’s finest young golfers will be seeing how their game holds up against a talented field of juniors at Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp. The inaugural Calaveras Junior Open is set to make its debut at Greenhorn Creek Resort, with the first round to be competed on Monday, August 10. The […]
Brockway Campground proposed in Tahoe Basin
Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) and Mountainside Partners are planning to submit an application for land owned by SPI within the Tahoe Basin to be developed as a new campground. The Brockway Campground will offer families the ability to enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational activities available in North Lake Tahoe while providing a range of […]
Mammoth Mountain offering lift-lodging deals
For California’s skiers and snowboarders, August 1 is an important one if you happen to be counting down the days when you can hit the slopes for skiing or snowboarding at one of California’s premier ski resorts – Mammoth Mountain. The countdown is 100 days for the opening of Mammoth Mountain’s winter 2015-16 opener Nov. […]
Willys Jeep 6-226 Wagon for sale at charity auction
Hot August Nights will give attendees not only the chance to view vintage automobiles, but the opportunity to purchase one as well. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and the High Fives Foundation announce the sale of Shirley, a custom-restored 1957 Willys Jeep 6-226 Wagon, at this year’s Hot August Nights classic car convention on Friday, August […]
2015 Volvo S60 features stylish appeal
For several decades Volvo had at least two primary characteristics that never seemed to vary. The first one – safety. It was difficult to top the Swedish automaker when it came to that. The other characteristic was exterior style – Volvos typically had none. While Volvo is still known for its great attention to detail […]
County considering 1960 Olympic museum at Squaw Valley Park
Memories and memorabilia from the 1960 Olympics at Squaw Valley might become more elaborate in the future. Placer County supervisors are providing early support for a non-profit’s plans to locate a 1960 Olympics and winter sports museum at the county’s Squaw Valley Park in Lake Tahoe. The only signs of the 1960 Olympics are located […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe hosts Perseid Meteor Shower viewing
Lovers of the stars will receive an extra treat in mid-August: The chance to star gaze during the Perseid Meteor Shower. Tahoe Star Tours will host a special mountainside star gazing event that corresponds with the Perseid Meteor Shower on Friday, Aug. 14, at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. The Perseids, a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet […]
Redesigned Chrysler 200 climbing in sales
A replacement in 2011 for the much-maligned Chrysler Sebring, the Chrysler 200 has been able to fill a void that the American auto manufacturer hoped would be the end result. Like the Sebring, the Chrysler 200 was first offered as a midsize sedan or convertible, and car shoppers had their pick of several trim levels. […]