BY DJ BROWN Fans of epic blockbuster The Godfather and its star Al Pacino will have a chance to see this legendary Hollywood actor up close and in person July 18 in Reno. Pacino will appear at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, the only Northern California/Nevada stop on his “An Evening with Al Pacino” international tour. The […]
Honda CR-V revised for 2015
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although it’s been 18 years since its unveiling, the Honda CR-V remains an extremely popular five-passenger, compact crossover sport utility vehicle. When it debuted in 1997, the CR-V was a trail blazer, a car-based sport utility vehicle that people instantly loved. And because the CR-V was universally admired, it quickly placed other […]
Michael Reitzell named new President of California Ski Association
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL The California Ski Industry Association (CSIA) Board of Directors announced this week that Michael Reitzell, an experienced attorney representing the ski and outdoor recreation industries, has been selected as the new President of CSIA. In his role, Reitzell will be responsible for leading the well-established organization into a new era, providing leadership […]
Tahoe Donner Golf Course opening May 15
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Due to a mild winter, the golf season in the Lake Tahoe region has enjoyed an early start. One more golf course will be opening this week. The Tahoe Donner Golf Course will begin offering play Friday, May 15, conditions permitting. The Tahoe Donner Golf Course is a true mountain course where […]
Mountainside Northstar: new ski-in/ski-out community in Tahoe
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Northstar in Lake Tahoe has a number of excellent places for people who want an upscale resident that’s close to a ski resort and many other amenities. The list will soon include one more option – Mountainside Northstar. Mountainside Northstar bills itself as a premiere ski-in/ski-out community. The project has broken ground on […]
Mammoth Mountain last California ski resort to close
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Mammoth Mountain can boast proudly that it will be the last California ski resort to shut down for the 2014-15 season. Mammoth Mountain announced recently that its final day of skiing and snowboarding will be Sunday (May 10). And the resort will go out with a healthy batch of new snow. Mammoth […]
Mother Nature could be problem for Women’s Amgen Tour of California
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Many of the top female cyclists worldwide are hoping to start pedaling around Lake Tahoe today (May 8). But there’s a chance that the first stage of the Women’s Amgen Tour of California race will get upstaged – by Mother Nature. The National Weather Service is reporting that there’s a 40-percent chance of […]
Last day to purchase Squaw Valley, Alpine season passes
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows say they are making it easier than ever for skiers and snowboarders to commit to the purchase of next winter’s 2015-16 season pass. Thursday (May 7) is the final day to purchase the Tahoe Super Pass at these prices. The resorts, which are located practically next door to each […]
Women’s Amgen Tour starts Friday in Lake Tahoe
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Fourteen of the top women’s cycling teams from around the world will take part in the Women’s Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race Title, which takes place in three stages. Riders in the Women’s Amgen Tour of California will make their way around Lake Tahoe on Friday, May 8. Starting and finishing at […]
Stay-and-play golf packages at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is offering a stay-and-play package this summer that features two of the finest golf courses in the region. The High Sierra Golf Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is available between May 15 and October 1, and combines golf with a luxurious Lake Tahoe accommodations. Golfers enjoy two […]