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 […]
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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. […]
Diamond Peak ski resort offering season pass perks
Skiing or snowboarding at Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe this season will come with more perks than ever before. Diamond Peak season passholders for 2015-16 season will enjoy additional value. The new perks include Bonus Resort Credit, Resort Coupon Books, Bring-A-Friend Tickets, and additional bonus lift tickets. The new Bonus Resort Credit – […]
Squaw Valley: Hold Sierra Watch to the Truth
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 […]