July 2008 Archives
Small Tahoe Casino Lays Off 28 Workers
In another setback for the gambling industry at Lake Tahoe, one of the lake’s smallest casinos has laid off 28 workers and eliminated its table games.
The move means Bill’s Casino in Stateline, Nev., will rely exclusively on slot machines for its gaming revenue. Slots are generally more profitable than table games.
“It’s more a function of [...]
James Taylor Performs At Harveys
One of my all time favorites, James Taylor will be performing at Harvey’s Outdoor Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 26, 2008.
Taylor, a singer and songwriter is best known for his hit songs “You’ve Got A Friend,” “Carolina On My Mind,” “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight” and many more.
Tahoe Concert July-September Schedules
James Taylor
Harvey’s Outdoor Amphitheatre | July 26, 2008 Saturday 7:00 pm
Doobie Brothers
MontBleu Resort | July 26, 2008 Saturday 9:00 pm
Toby Keith
Harvey’s Outdoor Amphitheatre | July 27, 2008 Sunday 7:00 pm
The Dark Knight Sets New Records
Buoyed by excellent reviews and exceptional word of mouth, the Batman adventure The Dark Knight has set a box office record for any midnight debut, according to the tracking service Media By Numbers.
Starring Christian Bale and the late Heath Ledger, the movie made $18.5 million on Friday from its showings in 3,040 theaters, topping the $16.9 million made by the debut of 2005’s Star Wars Episode III: The Revenge of the Sith, the Associated Press reports.
Journey Rocks Tahoe
Current Members of Journey :
Neal Schon - lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals, lead vocals (1973-present)
7 South Tahoe Starbucks to Remain Open
Starbucks will keep all seven South Lake Tahoe and Stateline stores open while the Tahoe City coffee shop is closing.
After opening its doors just more than a year ago in the Customs House building across from Safeway, the franchise officially known as Starbucks Coffee Company announced it will close its Tahoe City store along with [...]
Man Accused of Trying to Arrange Sex with Minor
A 61-year-old Tahoma man was arrested on suspicion of violating Penal Code Section 288.3, “arranging meeting with minor for purpose of exposing or procuring exposure of genitals or pubic or rectal area, or engaging in lewd or lascivious behavior,” according to a statement from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff’s deputies arrested William Clarence Vince early Thursday in front of his home, authorities said.
Vince, reached at his home Friday, declined to comment on the allegations.