For many people the Fourth of July isn't complete without a trip to Lake Tahoe to enjoy the beach and fireworks over the water.

Former "Beverly Hillbillies" star Max Baer Jr. has lost an appeal over an outdoor sign for a hotel-casino he's trying to build in northern Nevada.

Although record-high gas prices could prevent some people from celebrating this Fourth of July at Lake Tahoe, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is still gearing up for what can be one of the year's rowdiest ...