This story has been updated with new information at 4 pm on Friday. There was a shooting incident Friday morning at Palisades Tahoe ski resort that led to an officer firing and injuring a suspect. The circumstances that led to the shooting are still unknown. There are no initial reports concerning deaths connected to the […]
BMW X7 an outstanding luxury SUV
One of the most recognizable brands in the world, BMW waited longer than other luxury manufacturers to delve into SUV production. But once it did in 1999, the results were significant. The German automaker fills the gaps with all sizes of SUVs. Its largest entry is the X7, an SUV that was introduced in 2019 […]
Ski California’s Safety Day on Jan. 27
Because the slopes can be dangerous and even deadly at times, safety is something every skier and snowboarder should thoroughly understand. To encourage more safety on the slopes, Ski California will host its sixth annual Safety Day on Saturday, Jan. 27. Resorts in California and Nevada are planning to offer a variety of safety-themed activities […]
Tahoe ski resorts still awaiting big snow storm
Tahoe ski resorts are still awaiting that one huge dump, the kind that has the local skiers and snowboarders measuring the white stuff in feet, not inches. Although several Tahoe ski resorts did get some solid totals over the past two days, overall the weekend snowfall was disappointing. Warmer than usual daytime and evening temperatures […]
2024 Subaru Crosstrek redesign
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek arrived with the alluring tag of having a full redesign. What we quickly discovered is the changes aren’t very noticeable. Unfortunately, Subaru didn’t address their most glaring weakness – performance. Essentially, nothing has changed in either engine. We’ve been test-driving various Subaru vehicles for more than 20 years and one annoying […]
Disappointing snow totals at Tahoe ski resorts
Although the rain was heavy at times Saturday in the Sacramento region and its surrounding foothills, the snow totals were modest by Sunday morning for Tahoe ski resorts. While Boreal Mountain was reporting 10 inches at its summit, Heavenly ski resort in South Lake Tahoe was reporting no new snow in the previous 24-hour period. […]
Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge caters to your pet
There are many luxury locations for guests to lodge in the Lake Tahoe region. And there’s at least one noteworthy luxury location for your pet as well. The Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge is frequently recommended by veterinarians and pet owners in the Truckee and Greater North Lake Tahoe area. It’s a great spot for skiers or […]
Grand Cherokee L has third row
Two years ago, Jeep gave its followers one more reason to purchase the rugged, versatile SUV. It added a third row of seating. The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a midsize SUV that provides three rows of seating. The family-focused vehicle now seats up to seven people, and does it with a good amount […]
Snow totals piling up at Tahoe ski resorts
While snowfall was infrequent early in the ski season at Tahoe ski resorts, Mother Nature has been making regular visits to start the New Year. Tahoe ski resorts received their fourth major January snowfall Saturday with five resorts getting 10 or more inches of snow. Unlike the first three storms, the latest one included rain […]
Second Palisades Tahoe avalanche results in no injuries
A second avalanche this week occurred Thursday at Palisades Tahoe. Fortunately, this time there were no skiers or snowboarders engulfed by the collapsing, fast-moving snow. The second avalanche came one day after a major avalanche roared down the KT-22 area of the Tahoe ski resort, trapping several people and killing a 66-year-old Kenneth Kidd, a […]