The Nevada Division of Tourism honored several individuals and organizations for their dedication to the state’s tourism industry. Award winners are as follows: Excellence in Tourism Award – Reno-Tahoe Territory The Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority, formerly the Carson City Visitors Bureau, was recognized for its work to rebrand the community as a destination […]
Read moreBy Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times In one haunting moment from Liongate’s upcoming thriller “Traffik,” a young woman is drugged and loaded into a waiting truck by sex traffickers after having spent much of the night running for her life. Nina Simone’s stirring “Strange Fruit” punctuates the scene, a touch that filmmaker Deon Taylor […]
Read moreRhomi is back as our featured pet at the animal shelter in Meyers. She was adopted, but returned because the fence at the house was not strong enough for her. She is a very nice 3-year-old girl who loves to play at the dog park and go for hikes. She has lived with children and […]
Read moreBy Laurel Mellin, The Conversation With springtime comes the desire to shed those few extra pounds, in preparation to don swimsuits and head to the pool. This year, new obesity research is making it easier to find a pathway that is right for us. There is no doubt that weight loss is a higher priority […]
Read moreBy Larry Weitzman In its current generation, the Land Cruiser is several years old, but that hasn’t stopped the refinement of one of the world’s best automobiles in terms of comfort, handling, utility, performance and value. Some of you might question that value when the LC with full time four-wheel drive stickers for nearly $85,000. […]
Read moreBernice Ann Attinger died peacefully at her home in South Lake Tahoe on April 5, 2018, at the age of 73. The 42-year South Lake Tahoe resident is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert Attinger and her children, Julie and (Robert) Cain of South Lake Tahoe, Scott Attinger of Zephyr Cove, and Jeff […]
Read moreThe next South Tahoe Action Team training begins April 18. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is accepting applications for the four-week disaster training class. Classes are April 18, April 25, May 2 and May 16 from 5:30-7:30pm. This program is designed to incorporate trained citizens in the field with SLTFR and other first responders during […]
Read moreSouth Tahoe High School junior Alyx Carlson has been selected to be a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. Carlson was nominated by Mario Capecchi, winner of the Nobel Prize in medicine and the science director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, to represent California based on her academic […]
Read morePlacer County supervisors this week chose the art for two roundabouts on Highway 28 in Kings Beach. “Daow Aga” by artist Brett Moten of Reno and “Estrella” by artist Roger Berry of Clarksburg were selected by members of the community through a nationwide search facilitated by Tahoe Public Art. In June 2017 the Placer […]
Read moreBy Melanie Green, The Conversation People disagree all the time, but not all disagreements lead to the same levels of stress. Even though people can be passionate about their favorite sport teams, they can argue about which basketball team is the best without destroying friendships. In the workplace, co-workers can often dispute strategies and approaches […]
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