One of the oldest ski resorts in California, Sugar Bowl opened in 1939 and quickly became known as a place where Hollywood stars congregated for wintertime fun. That fun has lasted for more than eight decades, and this season will add one more feature to its famed hill off Old Highway 40 on the way […]
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Minor changes for Lexus UX 250h
Introduced earlier this year, the latest version of the Lexus UX 250h returns minus a gas-powered version, making the hybrid powertrain standard. Some would suggest that Lexus developed the subcompact SUV as another way to get loyal Toyota buyers interested in a luxury product. Critics say one can opt for a cheaper version of the […]
Tahoe Snow Report
Sunday brought another solid day of snow totals for Tahoe ski resorts, who will use the fresh snow to open much more terrain. For the second consecutive day, both Boreal Mountain and Soda Springs ski resorts had the most snow in the Tahoe region, reporting 22 inches Sunday. The 42 inches over two days brings […]
Tahoe Snow Report
Snow has been consistent this weekend at Tahoe ski resorts as the totals continue to mount and more lifts and terrain become available. That doesn’t mean it’s a wonderful day to be on the Tahoe slopes. Sunday is not a day for the meek with winds, consistent snow and chilly temperatures making it a challenging […]
Triumphant reopening for Sierra-at-Tahoe
Getting back to “normal” has been quite the journey for fire-ravaged Sierra-at-Tahoe. Yet through persistence, the venerable Tahoe ski resort is back in business – starting today. Sierra-at-Tahoe has much to celebrate Saturday (Dec. 3) in its reopening after suffering huge damage during the August 2021 fire. The opening comes 16 months after the Caldor […]
More performance for Mercedes C300
Several decades ago, who could have imagined a Mercedes-Benz with a four-cylinder engine? It seems a bit far-fetched, given the luxury automobile’s history of producing exclusively high-performance vehicles. Yet that is indeed the case. The 2022 Mercedes C300 arrived with a new four-banger that’s paired with a 48-volt hybrid-assist system. No worries about performance. The […]
Tahoe gets 2 feet of new snow
The snowstorm that hit Tahoe ski resorts came as advertised. It delivered up to 2 feet of new snow when it halted Thursday evening. The result was a powder day for skiers and snowboarders who descended on Tahoe ski resorts Friday (Dec. 2). It also left Tahoe ski resorts scrambling to get as much new […]
Snowstorm hits Tahoe ski resorts
A major snowstorm began Wednesday evening and could dump up to 2 feet of fresh snow on Tahoe ski resorts when it concludes Thursday night. The powerhouse winter storm will affect the Western U.S. the next few days with widespread heavy mountain snow, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. “In the Tahoe […]
Major snow storm hitting Tahoe ski resorts
A major snowstorm will start Wednesday evening and could dump up to 2 feet of fresh snow on Tahoe ski resorts when it concludes Thursday night. The powerhouse winter storm will affect the Western U.S. the next few days with widespread heavy mountain snow, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. “In the […]
Ford captures Lightening in EV truck
Ford’s first all-electric truck – 2022 Ford F-150 Lightening – is a marvel that features so many cool features that it will be a temping buy for anyone seeking a full-size truck. Always at or near the top in truck sales, Ford is recognized as one of the forerunners in revolutionizing the pickup. Last year […]