The name Squaw Valley is no longer. The iconic home of the 1960 Winter Olympics has been changed to Palisades Tahoe. More than a year ago, resort officials announced their intention to drop the derogatory “squaw” from its name. As of Monday, Sept. 13, the Lake Tahoe ski area will be known as Palisades Tahoe. […]
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Residents return to South Lake Tahoe
Smiles have returned to South Lake Tahoe. That’s a direct result of jubilant and relieved residents of the iconic resort town being able to return to their homes over the Labor Day weekend. Residents shouted their enormous thanks to firefighters and honked their horns Sunday evening as they drove past a transportation sign illuminated with […]
Three Tahoe ski resorts surviving Caldor Fire
Thanks to the hard work and ingenuity of firefighters, plus the use of snowmaking machines, three Lake Tahoe ski resorts are surviving right now amidst the Caldor Fire. Located off Highway 50, Sierra-at-Tahoe was the first Tahoe ski resort to utilize its snowmaking equipment to shoot out water, creating moisture in the air that in […]
2021 Toyota Sienna now hybrid only
After seven consecutive years of brisk sales, interest in the Toyota Sienna has gradually declined the past three years, a fate that has befallen many in the once-popular minivan class. Times are tough for all minivans. Even the top-rated Honda Odyssey had a down year in 2020 with sales of 83,409, its worse total since […]
2022 Honda Civic better than ever
The 2022 Honda Civic looks a bit different and travels a little faster than this year’s model. The Civic received a redesign for 2022 and delivers an even better overall package than previous years = and that’s saying a lot. Historically, this longtime standout in the compact vehicle class earned its reputation for being well […]
Authorities say don’t visit South Lake Tahoe
After consultation with local officials, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority is recommending visitors postpone any immediate travel plans to the South Lake Tahoe area due to impacts from the Caldor Fire. Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) is the tourism agency representing California and Nevada on the South Shore. The Caldor Fire started Aug. 14 in El […]
Tahoe’s Vail Resorts announce opening days
The 2021-22 ski season is nearing and the three Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe have announced their tentative opening-day dates. Both Northstar California and Heavenly Mountain will stage opening day for skiers and snowboarders Nov. 19. Kirkwood Mountain won’t be open for the Thanksgiving holiday with its Dec. 3 opening. Vail Resorts has 34 North […]
Lexus RC F performance-laden
The 2021 Lexus RC F is a high-performance coupe that is both sporty and refined. Yet the mystery here is why are sales so paltry? Judging by its historic sales figures, one would think the RC brand (it also includes RC 300 and 350) would be on the endangered list. Lexus sold a record-number 14,784 […]
Bryne will lead Squaw Alpine ski resort
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resort in Lake Tahoe will be under new leadership for the upcoming 2021-22 ski season. Alterra Mountain Company recently announced that Dee Byrne has been named President & COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows (SVAM) based in Olympic Valley. Bryne will be responsible for all operations, driving profitability, and evolving […]
Helm family selling Dodge Ridge ski resort
Following more than four decades with one ownership, Dodge Ridge ski resort will be changing hands. Located in the Stanislaus National Forest, Dodge Ridge will have new owners this month. Current owners Frank and Sally Helm have decided to retire, having operated the resort as one of the few remaining family-owned ski resorts in the […]