By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times Internet service providers would face tough new restrictions on how they could use the personal information of their customers, including their Web-browsing activity, according to privacy regulations proposed this month by a top federal regulator. In most cases, cable and wireless companies that offer broadband service would need permission from […]
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South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library has two history events planned for early April. On April 2 at 11am, curator Mark Jensen returns to share more stories from Carson Valley’s historic Dangberg Home Ranch. Jensen will tell tales using the park’s historic artifacts, photographs and documents. On April 5 at 6pm, Lake Tahoe’s Railroad History […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal As co-founder of the social media photo competition Reno InstaGrammys, Natalie Handler is used to toting a camera everywhere she goes. But one of her latest projects was unusual: The camera wasn’t in her mobile phone; it was a 40-pound behemoth she hoisted onto her back. The 15-lens camera designed to capture […]
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Tahoe Tot Spot was recently saved from closing its doors. Julie Paradysz, who a year ago this month bought the South Lake Tahoe business from Amy Thompson, sold it to Jen and Chris Bloch. Paradysz was planning to move out of the area the first week of the month. It was on Feb. 18 she received the offer from the […]
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To the community, Bread & Broth would like to thank Kirkwood Mountain Resort for the ongoing support of our Monday evening meal program at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. Kirkwood’s Adopt a Day sponsorship provided the funds for the filling and nutritious meal prepared by B&B’s talented volunteer cooks at B&B’s March 14 dinner. That […]
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“Rumors”, playwright Neil Simon’s fast-paced comic farce set in the late 1980s, is coming to South Tahoe High School. The premise is guests have arrived for a 10th wedding anniversary and are met with mayhem. The play is best for middle school age and up. The play is March 24, 25 and 26 and April […]
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By Megan Michelson, Outdoor With shrinking visitor numbers and low-snow seasons afflicting ski areas around the West, resort owners are realizing that attracting wintertime guests alone isn’t enough to survive. The impetus for the change came in 2011, when President Obama signed a bill, sponsored by then Colorado Sen. Mark Udall, which amended a previous […]
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By Melinda Myers Raise your garden to new heights for easier access and greater productivity. Raised beds allow you to overcome poor soil by creating the ideal growing mix, plus make gardening time more comfortable thanks to less bending and kneeling. Whether you purchase a kit or build your own, there are a few things […]
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Douglas County Public Library is lending iPad Air 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, and Nintendo 3DS devices. A selection of games are available for checkout with the Nintendo 3DS. People must be at least 18 years old to rent a device, have a Douglas County library card in good standing, and present a valid government issued […]
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With spring finally here, Zephyr Cove Tennis Club anticipating all the courts will be ready for action on April 1. Throughout April there is no cost to play. The club officially launches the season with Viva La Tennis on May 28 at noon. This social gathering is an opportunity to play doubles with other members. It […]
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