Nov 12, 2009 | North Lake Tahoe Bonanza
'Serial burglar' arrested in connection with Tahoe crimes, remains on $750K bail in Reno
A man detectives are calling a "serial burglar" who they say took part in a series of recent Lake Tahoe burglaries faces numerous felony charges and remains jailed on $750,000 bail.
Verdi went up in smoke and died in flames
Verdi rose to prominence in Nevada because of its timber and declined because of the fires in the town's lumber mill and box factory.
Verdi History Day is Saturday at library
The seventh annual Verdi History Day event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Verdi Community Library and Nature Center, 270 Bridge St., and at the Verdi History Center, 720 Second St.
Learn about the knives of Alaska at Cabela's
A presentation on the knives of Alaska is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday in the optics area of Cabela's, 8650 Boomtown Road, Verdi.
Register now for cyber protection conference
Registration is under way for a conference on cyber-crime protection scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Boomtown Casino and Hotel, 2100 Interstate 80 West, Verdi.
Story and photos By Holly O'Driscoll Set in the gated Donner Trails custom-home community in Verdi, this single-level home on nearly 2 acres combines the elegance of a custom home with relaxed views of the Sierras.
Verdi Elementary Pumpkin Patch Festival and Craft Fair
Vendors and Crafters are needed for the Verdi Elementary Pumpkin Patch Festival and Craft Fair.
Lake Tahoe-area scientists on lookout for invasive plants
Those yellow, purple, pink and white blossoms may look pretty, but officials are asking homeowners to look out for invasive and noxious weeds.
Fall Great Outdoor Days to be held at Cabela's
The Fall Great Outdoor Days event is scheduled at 9 a.m. Aug. 22 and 23 at Cabela's, 8650 Boomtown Road in Verdi.
Washoe to sell ranch land but can't do new projects
While Washoe County commissioners on Tuesday consider selling 111 acres at the Canepa Ranch west of Reno to the U.S. Forest Service, it could be years before the county is ready to build a trailhead on nine acres of remaining ranch land because of severe budget cuts.
County cuts advisory panel meetings
Ten Washoe County Citizen Advisory Board panels will meet six times a year, rather than 12 times a year, as a budget-cutting move to save on costs and staff time, the county commission unanimously agreed on Tuesday.
Luncheon to celebrate 30 years of Secret Witness
The public is invited to attend a luncheon that marks the 30th anniversary of the Secret Witness program.