Quinn is an 18-month-old German shepherd mix. She is a very sweet and energetic puppy, and she loves the snow and going for walks. Quinn is spayed, microchipped, tested for heart worm, and vaccinated. She is at the El Dorado County Animal Services shelter in Meyers, along with many other dogs and cats who are […]
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Lake Tahoe’s ultimate maître d’ has died. David Alan McClure was special and one of a kind. He died Feb. 24, 2018, of organ failure at Renown Medical Center in Reno. He was 67. In a 2012 story about Mr. McClure in Lake Tahoe News he said, “My job is to change people’s experiences. You […]
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By Sheryce Allendorf In a culture where alcohol, marijuana, and other substances are often sensationalized by the media, more and more youth are experimenting with, and/or using these substances on a regular basis. Whether this is the result of the glamorization of substances, growing up with adults using and partaking in controlled substance use, or […]
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Three South Tahoe Girl Scouts, Molly Winslow, Erika Strain, and Mackenzie Nealis, are continuing their work after earning the silver award. They have created a program for kids and adults to be able to read books while they wash their clothes at four local Laundromats. The idea was inspired by the “libromats” (laundromat + library) […]
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By Melinda Myers A healthy lawn is your best defense against lawn diseases and other problems. But when the weather favors the disease more than your lawn, problems can occur. Reduce the risk of disease by keeping your lawn healthy. Mow high to encourage deeply rooted grass that is more drought tolerant and resistant to […]
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By Kathryn Reed For those who fear needles, there is no such thing as a simple little pin prick. It may end in a fainting episode which can ruin the rest of the day – where sleep is the only remedy to return to normal. Health officials estimate at least 10 percent of the population […]
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The annual Kings Beach Snowfest Parade this month featured 27 entries from community nonprofit organizations, government agencies, service groups and local businesses. This year’s parade was attended by more than 1,700 spectators. It featured live music, fire trucks, candy, and more. The 2018 parade winners are: Best Tahoe Spirit Award: North Tahoe Public Utility District […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College will be having auditions on April 10 at 7pm in LTCC’s Duke Theatre for four one-act plays. A variety of parts for all ages is available for the college’s spring production consisting of four one-act plays, with performances slated for June 14-16 and June 21-24 in the Duke Theatre. Auditions will […]
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By Amy Smith “I’m so stressed out!” Likely, someone has said this to you —or you’ve said it yourself. These days the word “stress” has a negative connotation. But what if it isn’t the actual stress that’s harmful, but how it’s perceived? Your reaction to stress matters Research published in “Health Psychology: has shown that […]
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The second annual Nowruz “New Year” Celebration Feast to benefit Veterans Healing Camp will be March 27 from 5-10pm at the Casino Fandango Buffet Banquet Room in Carson City. This casual fundraiser features food, music, dancing, silent auction and door prize. Nowruz is the ancient Persian “New Year” celebrated since 1700 B.C. that occurs on […]
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