Tag: melissa siig
What’s Old Is New: The Palisades Village Development Project Is Back
Palisades Tahoe lost the court battle over its Village development project last year. Nevertheless, the ski resort has resubmitted the original project to the county with only minor changes to the environmental analysis.
Gone and Almost Forgotten: The Other Alpine Meadows Ski Area
Long before there were Palisades Tahoe and the Base-to-Base Gondola, Alpine Meadows was known for a small ski area at the entrance to the valley.
There’s No Place Like Home
With home prices soaring in Tahoe/Truckee, local agencies have developed programs to help low- and middle-income families buy homes, but even that might not be enough to make home ownership a reality.
Homewood Switches Gears
With passholders and skier visits in decline, Homewood plans to become a semi-private ski resort in order to remain open.
The Photographer Who Changed Skiing
Larry Prosor’s photos of the early days of extreme skiing in Tahoe had an indelible impact on the sport.
Passes, and Advance Tickets, Reign Supreme at Ski Resorts
While walk-up lift ticket prices can cause sticker shock, ski resorts are steering customers to buy tickets in advance online or season passes as the most affordable way to ski.
The Enforcers
Frustrated residents see code enforcement as a lengthy process with slow results, but the agencies empowered to protect our area’s environment and public safety say this is intentional. Who is right?
Goodbye, Old Friend
The grief we feel from losing a pet is real. The author recounts her story of recently losing her canine soulmate, and talks to experts about how to get through the pain.
No Housing, No Employees
As the housing market continues to boom, employees are losing their homes, leaving businesses in a bind as they struggle to find staff.
