The Wilbur D. May Museum’s annual Tuba Christmas Concert is Dec. 2. This free, family-friendly event features holiday carols arranged in four-part harmony and performed by local tuba, baritone, and euphonium players. All area tuba, baritone, and euphonium players are invited to participate in the Tuba Christmas Concert. Musician registration begins at 12:30pm and musician […]
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Ida R. Grasso died Oct. 27, 2017, in Carson City. She was 98. Ida was born in Lawrence, Mass., on July 5, 1919. She had lived in Torrance since 1955. Ida is survived by son Tony Grasso (Teri) of Stateline; daughter Beverly Ann Grasso of Sacramento; grandchildren Nicholas, Christopher, Katherine and Meredith Grasso, Bruce and […]
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Bruce is a very cute 3 year old Chihuahua/rat terrier mix who has lots of personality. He is a nice boy who loves to play with other dogs and go for walks with his people. He does need an adult only home. (He is best friends with Lou, if you would like them both their […]
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Molly Matthews Mundy died in a tragic auto accident on Nov. 2, 2017. She was 25. Molly was born Sept. 2, 1992, and raised in South Lake Tahoe. She loved the outdoors, soccer, her two dogs and cat, country music, and most of all, family. You could often find her on a local beach with […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College is hosting a holiday, family movie night on Dec. 8 at 5:30pm in the Duke Theatre. “The Polar Express” starring Tom Hanks will be on the big screen. Come dressed in cozy pajamas, then gather the family for a holiday photo with Coyote Claus. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for […]
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By Rob Oldham It’s a common misconception that baby teeth don’t matter much — after all, they’re just going to fall out anyway, right? But the science is firm: Baby teeth are not expendable, and they have many more roles beyond “holding space” for permanent teeth. Proper care of your child’s baby teeth can help […]
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Charan Ranganath, director of the UC Davis Memory and Plasticity Program and professor of psychology, on Jan. 18 will be talking about the cutting-edge of human memory research. Recent discoveries in neuroscience have revealed significant insights into how people remember and how to remember better. Evidence shows that the very act of remembering can sometimes […]
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The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is accepting scholarship applications for the 2018-19 academic year. The program offers 14 categories of scholarships ranging from $1,000 ti $2,500 each with varying eligibility requirements. Categories include: agriculture, art, academic excellence, business, culinary/hospitality/event management, education, international relations, trade school, viticulture and enology. Applicants may apply […]
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By Cate Neal Barton Memorial Hospital is one of four designated Level III trauma centers in California, and the only trauma center in the Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Carson Valley regions. Recently, Barton Hospital was recertified as a Level III trauma center. Below are six ways this designation strengthens health care in South Tahoe. 1. […]
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By Tammy La Gorce, New York Times The tip does not have to be big — $1 to $5, says the American Hotel and Lodging Association. But less than a third of hotel guests leave any money for the housekeepers. The hotel association publishes a gratuity guide on its website that offers suggestions for tipping […]
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