By Henry G. Brinton The long evolution of marriage has continued in the Presbyterian Church (USA), with the decision last month to redefine marriage as “a unique commitment between two people, traditionally a man and a woman, to love and support each other for the rest of their lives.” Previously, marriage had been permitted in […]
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By Carolyn Gregoire, Huffington Post We know that too much sugar is bad for our waistlines and our heart health, but now there’s mounting evidence that high levels of sugar consumption can also have a negative effect on brain health — from cognitive function to psychological wellbeing. While sugar is nothing to be too concerned […]
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Winter is returning with a bit of a vengeance. A winter weather advisory is in effect for 24 hours beginning 5am Tuesday. Expect 3 to 6 inches at lake level, with 6 to 12 inches above 7,000 feet. The National Weather Service in Reno expects the worst driving conditions to be Tuesday morning. For up-to-date […]
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Elton John and Brad Paisley are going to play at Harveys Outdoor Concert Series. This brings the number of summer concerts to 11 at this venue. More concerts are likely. Elton John returns to the South Shore on Aug. 8 at 8pm. Tickets start at $99.50 and top out at $255.50. Paisley will be in Stateline on […]
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Veterans of 1st Battalion, 5th Marines will recognize the 10th anniversary Reunion for the Battle of Ramadi on July 25. This event will bring together combat veterans for the first time in 10 years that is not a funeral. It will be at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe. Although 32 veterans are planning attendance, […]
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By Carolyn Lochhead, San Francisco Chronicle California cities could lose a big tool to encourage water conservation in an intently watched court case from San Juan Capistrano, a picturesque mission town in Orange County where a taxpayer group has challenged the city’s authority to charge homeowners more money for using more water. The Capistrano Taxpayers […]
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The 3rd annual Made In Tahoe Festival returns to Squaw Valley Memorial Day weekend, bringing two days of festivities that showcase local businesses, artisans, product designers, nonprofit organizations and performers all hailing from the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee region. Festivalgoers can explore from more than 50 vendor booths throughout the village. The event will be […]
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University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is partnering with the Bureau of Land Management, Nevada State Parks and Desert Sky Adventures to put on the Wildfire Awareness Half Marathon and 5K Trail Run. The May 9 event at Washoe Lake State Park will begin at 8am. Participants will run through some of Nevada’s most infamous wildfire fuels such […]
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To the community, Bread & Broth’s mission is to feed community members who are struggling with hunger. Thanks to the tremendous support of individuals, organizations, churches and businesses from the Lake Tahoe South Shore community, B&B has been providing nutritious meals to anyone who attends our dinners for over 25 years. Our Adopt A Day […]
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By Adam Nagourney, Jack Healy and Nelson D. Schwartz, New York Times LOS ANGELES — For more than a century, California has been the state where people flocked for a better life — 164,000 square miles of mountains, farmland and coastline, shimmering with ambition and dreams, money and beauty. It was the cutting-edge symbol of […]
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