James Raia

James Raia is the editor and publisher of MontereyPeninsula.org, http://montereypeninsula.org, and The Weekly Driver.

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Gigantic Thriving Goldfish Invading Lake Tahoe

Feb 25, 2013

It's not often goldfish are seen as anything but docile house pets. But the beloved little creatures often purchased for children at pet stores and given as carnival prizes are now invading Lake Tahoe. According to Northern California newspapers ...

Civil War veterans buried in Truckee will be honored June 23

Jun 20, 2012

Twenty-two Civil War veterans buried at Sierra Mountains Cemetery in Truckee will be honored beginning at 10 a.m Saturday. The special ceremony will include a rendition of the military call Taps.Ten of the soldiers' graves are marked with headstones, s...

Western States 100: High drama for running fans in the Sierra Nevada

May 29, 2012

The Memorial Day weekend means different things to different people. For ultra-distance runners, as patriotic as they may be, the last weekend in May means the Western States 100 is only a month away.It's the sport's yearly crowning event, and it's arg...

Suspect arrested in Truckee burglary

Mar 23, 2012

Matthew Joshua Stanaway of Incline Village has been arrested in connection with a commercial burglary in Truckee and is a suspect in additional burglaries in the Lake Tahoe area.Stanaway, 24, was booked into Nevada County Jail on March 21 on a burglary...

Lake Tahoe water clarity improves 4 1/2 feet

Feb 29, 2012

A report released by the Tahoe Environmental Research Center is good news for the anyone who appreciates the beauty of Lake Tahoe. The famed lake's water is more clear.Researchers for the agency in Carson City, Nev., detailed that the clarity of the la...