Category: Current Issue
Dry Climate Turns Search for Water Below Ground
The third year of deep drought gives Tahoe and Truckee a glimpse into the future of groundwater in the age of climate change Written by David Bunker The pumps to Squaw Valley’s four main wells have just kicked off as Brandon Burks enters the pumphouse sitting like an island in the middle of Squaw Valley’s expansive […]
Reno’s Changeover, Redux
The Reno-ssance of America’s Biggest Little City Written by Brad Rassler An arch has stood vigil over Reno for nearly 90 years. It’s the same span that makes an appearance in countless stories about the city, including one composed in 1966 for The New Yorker by the late M.F.K. Fisher, best known for her food […]
Can Tahoe’s Cal Neva Swing Again?
Written by Laney Olson During its heyday, Crystal Bay’s Cal Neva Resort and Casino was a social hub, a place where American icons like Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe spent their time. However, those days are long gone. Previous owners took the property through foreclosure proceedings and allowed the once-grand establishment to fall into near-total […]
Residents Rebrand Reno
Grassroots movement encourages area pride through sharing stories Written by Bridget Meade It’s no secret Reno has a tough time branding itself. People who have never been are familiar with mocking references made to the city in Reno 911! or 2011’s The Muppet Movie, and the city’s history lies in gambling and easy divorces. It’s […]
Tahoe Takes Off
Folks who want to fly directly to Lake Tahoe now need not own a private jet. Lake Tahoe Air, which launched July 1, is a new charter air service based out of Las Vegas, with connections to South Lake Tahoe, San Jose and Orange County. “The biggest convenience is not having to drive from Reno,” says Lake Tahoe Air founder Mike Zeid, […]
Q&A with U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
A native of San Francisco, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) was elected to the San Francisco County Board of Supervisors in 1969 and served two and a half terms as president of the board. She became mayor of San Francisco in November 1978 following the assassinations of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk and was subsequently elected to two four-year […]
Q&A With Nancy Wendt Cushing
Born in New York City, Nancy Wendt Cushing learned to ski in Vermont, and in Aspen and Vail while at the University of Colorado. A Harvard-trained lawyer, she succeeded her husband and Squaw Valley USA co-founder Alex Cushing at the helm of the legendary ski resort, retiring last summer after 16 years as its president […]
Weighty Matters
The road to losing weight is paved with good intentions. We all know the routine: counting calories, long hours at the gym, skipping meals, cleansings. People with pounds to shed will try just about anything to reclaim their bodies and their confidence. But reaching your ideal weight doesn’t have to be all about sweating it […]
The Tahoe Fund Funds Tahoe
For all the talk of protecting Lake Tahoe, lack of funds, reams of paperwork and bureaucratic holdups often delay getting initiatives beyond the drawing board. Enter the Tahoe Fund. “It’s a nonprofit dedicated to on-theground projects,” says Cindy Gustafson, Tahoe Fund president. “We’re about raising funds to get projects done.” A bi-state, Basin-wide initiative, the […]
Slopes sold to big buyers
Lake Tahoe saw the sale of two of its iconic ski resorts this past fall, as Vail Resorts purchased Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort and private equity fund KSL Capital Partners bought Squaw Valley USA. Both companies plan to bring a wealth of expertise and improvements to their respective mountains, though many wonder if corporate ownership will destroy […]
