Elon Musk may be the latest, but billionaires have been buying media outlets for decades. What does that mean for the control of news and information at a time when a free press is more important than ever?
Should California pay reparations to descendants of enslaved African-American people? A state task force studying the topic is ready to issue its first report in June.
The defense industry built modern California. Though military dollars have declined, the military-industrial complex still plays a major role in shaping the state. Here’s how.
The effort to bring high speed rail to California has been an epic tale of ambition and failure—a story of endless delays and bloated cost overruns. Where does it stand now, and will the state ever see its own bullet …
Gas prices are going up. But America has long paid too little for gasoline, along with a low gas tax rate. Is it time for all of that to change?
Mediterranean Cafe Tahoe recently opened in Tahoe City offers fresh Mediterranean fare including wraps and plates featuring falafel, and lamb and chicken shawarma. Appetizers include dolmas, hummus and baba ghanoush. Located at 395 N. Lake Blvd. (behind Pete n’ Peters). …
California put hundreds of new laws into effect for 2022. Here are 5 that will change how business operates in the state.
On a sunny winter morning, I walk upstairs to the second story of Cobblestone Center in Tahoe City and enter the bright, sweet-smelling, decadent space of Lather & Fizz Bath Boutique. Owner Sue Waters with her youthful-looking skin — no …
STORY BY UC DAVIS TERC The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) has partnered with Palisades Tahoe and Protect Our Winters on an educational campaign to increase public awareness and understanding of the negative effects of climate change to …
How a controversial U.S. Supreme Court ruling created a national, legal sports gambling industry which now sees California as its own 'Holy Grail.'
In 2022, California voters may see as many as four ballot initiatives to make betting on sporting events legal. Here’s how they would change sports gambling, and who's behind each separate measure.
Single-payer healthcare may be the most-discussed but least-understood form of medical coverage. Here’s what you need to know as California considers a new bill for publicly funded universal insurance.
The Tahoe Prosperity Center is asking for input through its Envision Tahoe Survey, open until Jan. 31. The survey will help the Center assess the health of Tahoe’s economy, develop strategies for economic recovery and help make the region’s economy …
EKN Development Group has purchased the Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino with future development of the property in the works, according to a press release. In the interim, the Tahoe Biltmore will continue to operate its hotel and casino. Development …
Cedar House Sport Hotel in Truckee has been purchased Gravity Haus, which brands itself as a social club offering its members discounts for lodging, food and other amenities. However, membership is not required to stay at one of its properties. …
Dog and Bear Pizza has reopened in Tahoma on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore, featuring “a curated beer and wine menu, artisanal pizzas and small plates with a neighborhood tavern vibe,” according to owner Quinten Frye. The eatery is open from …
The newest addition to Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Sapori Italian Kitchen, offers upscale Italian cuisine with panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada. Sapori, which means "flavors" in Italian, features dishes by Chef Ivano Centemeri, executive chef and longtime chef of La …
California has a new law to ban leaf blowers, which both annoy neighbors and pollute the air. Here’s why the law might not do enough, explained.
Inflation is on the rise, with prices in some parts of California their highest in 13 years. Here’s what caused this round of inflation, and how can it be stopped.
California’s cannabis business is blossoming, but industry experts tell the Sacramento Bee that the state is leaving money on the table.
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