The Barton Foundation’s ninth annual Festival of Trees and Lights is Nov. 30-Dec. 3 at MontBleu in Stateline. Proceeds from the festival will benefit mental and behavioral health services. Trees and wreaths will be decorated by local artists, there will be a children’s crafting area, photos with Santa, Teddy Bear Hospital, a gift shop, raffle […]
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Squaw Valley Institute in partnership with Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows presents Leadership Across the Mountains with Retired Rear Admiral Scott Moore and the Karakoram Group. Moore has overseen more than 2000 Navy seal combat missions worldwide. He also served as director of the Counterterrorism Division within the White House National Security Council and deputy director […]
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By Rick Gross Major medical expenses can carry a heavy financial toll. And the fact is, all of us are susceptible to an unforeseen medical event. If you experience an accident or injury, cost may be the least of your concerns initially. Yet, unexpected medical care has the potential to impact your financial situation in […]
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By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times In an opioid epidemic that currently claims an average of 91 lives per day, there have been many paths to addiction. For some, it started with a fall or a sports injury, a trip to a nearby emergency room and a prescription for a narcotic pain reliever that seemed […]
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By Sarah Litz, Reno Gazette-Journal A hush fell over Terminal B. People filled the seats around the gate and stood shoulder-to-shoulder waiting. The normally bustling Southwest terminal of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport paused Sunday morning. The silence finally broke. Thunderous applause, whistles and people shouting “thank you” greeted local veterans returning from a trip to […]
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Alpenglow Sports’ own Brennan Lagasse will be featured Dec. 14 at 6:30pm at the eighth Tailgate Talk of the season. Lagasse will share his first experience in the threatened Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The night will include a showing of Patagonia’s film about the Arctic Refuge, a slideshow about Brennan’s adventure and activism, and short […]
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Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce last week hosted the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Winners include: Geotourism Award: Winner: Tahoe Rim Trail Association Honorable Mention: Edgewood Tahoe Tourism Award: Winner: The Coachman Hotel Honorable Mention: Tahoe Sports Experience Award: Winner: SOS Outreach Honorable Mention: Over the Edge Tahoe Entrepreneur […]
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By Larry Weitzman Generally speaking, when performance goes up, fuel economy goes down and vice versa. But in the case of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, it achieves better fuel economy and a gain in performance. And that comes with a 400-pound weight penalty from the hybrid system and battery. Highlander is based on the Camry […]
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Buster is a 5-year-old pit bull mix. He is house trained and walks nicely on the leash even though he weighs about 90 pounds and is very strong. He likes other dogs and is very affectionate with people. With those beautiful blue eyes, it’s possible he has some Husky in him. Buster is neutered, microchipped, […]
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By Victor Lodato, New York Times “Is this your grandson?” people sometimes ask Austin when she’s out with me. I love watching her vanity prick up, the way she serenely tilts her small white head and refurbishes her Southern accent to correct them. “No, honey. He’s my friend.” At this point, folks usually smile tightly […]
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