Tahoe Vista
LATEST NEWS
All California high schools must offer a personal finance class starting the 2027-28 school year
In the coming years, high school students throughout California will be learning more about how to take charge of their finances.An assembly bill sponsored by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond has been signed into law requiring every high school to offer a stand-alone, one-semester course in personal finance, starting the 2027-28 school year.The California Nevada Credit Union League is a long-time supporter of the initiative.Senior Vice President of State Government Affairs, Robert Wilson, says this is a welcome change."We think it's very important that high schools learn this early, and we are very excited to hit the ground running in a...
WNC’s fall semester starts on Aug. 26
As students finalize their higher education plans for 2024-25 and beyond, there are many reasons and entry points for them to come to Western Nevada College: Among them are the support they’ll receive from Student Services; robust scholarship funding; a lively and welcoming Student Center; flexible learning opportunities; a highly successful nursing program; modern chemistry, biology and cadaver labs; a food and hygiene pantry; innovative and successful workforce development programs; a highly regarded welding program and more.
Folsom Cordova Unified School District is hiring
As the new school year begins, the Folsom Cordova Unified School District announced it is hiring with 28 open staff positions this week. The district has full- and part-time job openings generally available all year long, including teachers, food servers, custodians, coaches, bus drivers and more. "Grow your career and make a positive impact on student learning," the district announced.
South Lake Tahoe police presence increased for Lake2o event
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – If you are headed to South Lake Tahoe over the next several days, you may notice an extra police presence from several different agencies. This is because of a car show-like event happening from Aug. 21-25 called Lake2o. Lake2o has taken place in South Lake Tahoe since 2020. "Over the years, we just get an influx of modified cars with loud exhausts and generally that can be disturbing to the community," Lt. Scott Crivelli with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department said. California Highway Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff's Department, El Dorado County Sheriff's Department, Nevada State Police and the...
Christmas comes early for staff of Folsom’s Bacchus House
Christmas came early this year to the staff of Bacchus House Bistro in Folsom.Apparently if you make it onto the good list it doesn’t matter if it’s August or December. Eric Lee, Adams and Executive Chef Victor Octavio, owners of Bacchus House Bistro, have gifted their seasoned staff a fully paid trip to Cabo San Lucas Mexico to show them their appreciation for all their hard work, loyalty and dedication at Bacchus House Bistro and the community.
Costco Closes Escrow on Future El Dorado Hills Site
While the timeline remains uncertain, one thing is clear: a new Costco Wholesale Center is in the future for El Dorado Hills. On Tuesday, the Washington-based membership retailer officially closed escrow on two properties in El Dorado County. “It has been confirmed by Costco’s real estate broker that Costco recently...
Sacramento County Rezones Local Sites to Address Housing Shortage
Rio Linda, Elverta, and North Highlands Communities Impacted. In a significant move to address the housing crisis, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has approved a series of rezoning ordinances aimed at increasing housing density throughout the county. The initiative, designed to fulfill the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for lower-income households, will rezone 74 infill sites across 10 community planning areas.
Investigation underway after small fire near Wells Avenue and Ryland Street
An investigation is underway after a small fire near Wells Avenue and Ryland Street in Reno. The fire started just before 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. Reno Fire says the fire was knocked down quickly since an engine was passing by right after it started. Fire crews tell us there's no...
California Fish and Game Commission Held Hybrid Meeting in Fortuna
The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) acted on a variety of issues affecting California’s natural resources at its August 14-15 meeting in Fortuna, Humboldt County. The public was also able to participate via webinar and by phone. The Commission adopted proposed regulations related to commercial California halibut and...
Well-Being Wednesday: Back-to-school safety tips
Parents of grade-schoolers have a lot to think about when it comes to helping their child prepare for the school year, including focusing on their well-being and safety. Marcie Miller, a pediatric nurse practitioner at Renown Children’s Primary Care, shares some safety tips for parents to discuss with their children as they return to school.
Film festival to debut in South Tahoe seeks to light up the soul
STATELINE, Nev. – Organizers of a new film festival planned at the Tahoe Blue Events Center on Oct. 4-6, hope the event causes a spark in its inaugural year. “We’re featuring films that,” Festival Director and filmmaker, Michelle Ficara says, “light up the soul.” That’s Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival’s tagline and their full line up of 63 soul illuminating films just dropped.
Someone 2 Know: Dr. Ross Anderson
A Nevada surgeon who takes his skills to the other side of the globe to help patients in an underserved country. Anderson is a physician in Reno, but he also travels to Uganda to perform surgeries and to train medical professionals in that country.
Why QB Brendon Lewis is Nevada football's second most important player in 2024
The Nevada football team will open its season Aug. 24 against SMU at Mackay Stadium. We are counting down the Wolf Pack's 25 most important players of the 2024 season, one each until the opener. Today's player: No. 2 Brendon Lewis. Brendon Lewis. Position: QB. Class: Junior. Height/weight: 6-2/225. Hometown:...
Long-awaited Moana Pool grand opening ceremony slated for Sept. 3
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — After nearly two years of construction, the city of Reno will host a grand opening ceremony for the highly-anticipated Moana Pool on Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. The city said the demand for this type of facility is tremendous. According to...
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz suspended for illegal recruitment of Reno's Cade McNamara
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz has reportedly been suspended for one game for the illegalrecruitment of quarterback Cade McNamara, the Reno native who played his high school football at Damonte Ranch. Ferentz and Hawkeyes wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr will be suspended for the team's season opener againstIllinois State on Aug....
2024 Week 0 Preview: SMU Mustangs @ Nevada Wolf Pack
SMU (-25) Over/under: 56.5. Last meeting: SMU 45, Nevada 10 — December 24, 2009. Current streak: SMU, 2 (2004-09) It’s a new era for SMU Mustangs football. On Sept. 1, 2023, SMU was one of three programs to join the Atlantic Coast Conference, fleeing the American Athletic Conference after a 10-year stint in the league. It was an unorthodox move on several levels as the Mustangs aren’t located within 750 miles of a single ACC opponent and they’re forgoing nine years of media rights revenue, but it’s a deal the university believes is worth it — completing a long trek back to increased exposure after the infamous death penalty changed the trajectory of the program in the 1980s.
Temps to drop in Reno Friday; snow possible in the mountains
Reno is expected to see a dip in temperatures at the end of the week, with subfreezing temperatures and snow possible for the upper elevations. A high of 85 degrees is expected today in the Truckee Meadows, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. By the end of the week, Reno-Sparks will drop down to 71 degrees for a high. ...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.