By Chris Kudialis, Las Vegas Sun Open a pack of convenience store gummy candies and it’s hard not to grab a handful at a time to satisfy your craving. But doing the same for a tube of marijuana gummy candies could leave users on the floor. Marijuana edibles have quickly become a hot seller in […]
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Squaw Valley Institute will be honoring Steve McKinney, a pioneer in U.S. skiing known as the “speed king,” on April 12. He will be awarded a posthumous Hall of Fame honor for his groundbreaking role in extreme and speed skiing. He was an American alpine skier and mountaineer who is acknowledged as an early pioneer […]
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for artists and future biologists to participate in the California Invasive Species Youth Art Contest. This year’s theme is Pledge to Not Spread. Students in grades 2-12 are eligible to enter the annual contest. All types of media are welcome, including paintings, animations, comic strips, videos, […]
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By Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee Placerville native Jaclyn Lovey was edged out by her competitor on NBC 0146s “The Voice” Monday night, but show judge and country star Blake Shelton saved the 17-year-old by pulling her onto his team and pushing her through the singing showcase’s battle round. Lovey and North Carolina native Britton Buchanan […]
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“Broadway in Blue” is anticipated to be an energetic showcase of Golden Age and contemporary musical theater songs to be presented as a musical review at Valhalla July 6-8 and July 13-15. Producer/director Gabriella Giocomo will be casting from out of town. Auditions packages are due April 10 to be considered. People will have the opportunity […]
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By Frances Bozsik and Brooke L. Bennett Day after day, we’re bombarded with so many media messages that rarely do we stop to think about what they’re telling us to think, do or feel. Much has been written about the unrealistic beauty standards women have been held to. Female actresses, models and TV personalities are […]
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By Amelia S. Worsley, The Conversation Is loneliness our modern malaise? Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says the most common pathology he saw during his years of service “was not heart disease or diabetes; it was loneliness.” Chronic loneliness, some say, is like “smoking 15 cigarettes a day.” It “kills more people than obesity.” […]
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By Larry Weitzman Lexus is known for two things among several – fit, finish and smoothness. Of course there are other qualities such as build quality and reliability, but the first thing noticed was the NX’s smoothness in motion. NX comes in many variations, a 200t, a 300h, and in my tester’s case, an NX […]
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By Melinda Myers Lilies add long-lasting color and fragrance to flower gardens and summer bouquets. These stately flowers provide vertical interest and blend nicely with other perennials. And best of all, with very little care, you’ll be enjoying them for years to come. Plant different types of lilies to extend your enjoyment from early summer […]
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By Health and Life Health care in the United States historically has been focused on treating the symptoms of sickness. The scientific accomplishments in this area are truly astonishing, but despite these advances, the American population as a whole isn’t healthier. In fact, chronic diseases are on the rise. To combat this in our own […]
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