By Sarah Larimer, Washington Post A Sierra Nevada red fox was recently spotted in Yosemite National Park for the first time in almost 100 years. “We are thrilled to hear about the sighting of the Sierra Nevada red fox, one of the most rare and elusive animals in the Sierra Nevada,” Yosemite National Park superintendent Don Neubacher […]
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• Borges Chiropractic in South Lake Tahoe turns 30 this month. • Truckee Bike Park’s dual slalom is getting extended this year in preparation and in collaboration with Sky Tavern for a Nor Cal regional dual slalom series. • Christian Smith will talk Feb. 17 at 6:30pm about his journey to heal cancer naturally after […]
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By KOLO-TV As the dry weather pattern continues in Northern Nevada, scientists at the Desert Research Institute are keeping their eyes on the skies and watching for any and all opportunities to help turn things around. So far, they’ve used their equipment along the crest of the Sierra for about 68 hours this season. Climatologists […]
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The Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s Trail Talk Series features diverse speakers and topics related to the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail. These once a month presentations are free and open to the public. The schedule: Feb. 25, 6-8pm — Equine First Aid, Colic & Muscle Abnormalities Seminar: Two vets from Large Animal Veterinary Services will present on equine-specific […]
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By Leonard Pitts Jr., Miami Herald Tucker Carlson said on Fox that more children die of bathtub drownings than of accidental shootings. They don’t. Steve Doocy said on Fox that NASA scientists faked data to make the case for global warming. They didn’t. Rudy Giuliani said on Fox that President Obama has issued propaganda asking […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – To be successful in the ranching and casino industries takes some of the same qualities. It’s about successfully herding your product (cattle or people). It’s about providing an experience that is above the rest – indulging in a prime cut of beef, being at a place you want to keep […]
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By Case Keefer, Las Vegas Sun The question of how betting action on proposition wagers stacks up to traditional methods, the point spread and over/under total, courses through town every Super Bowl. The answer depends on who’s asked. Some sports book directors say their shops’ breakdown is 60 percent to 40 percent one way while […]
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Random Acts of Improv returns to Lake Tahoe Community College’s Duke Theater on Feb. 6 at 7:30pm. This family-friendly show will feature seasoned improvisation performers, along with a few fresh faces. Willing kids will be invited on stage to help the performers. Random Acts of Improv is the resident improvisation company of the Theater Arts […]
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For the third year in a row, the Kiwanis Club of the Carson Valley is organizing a concert to raise money for local causes. Welcome All Veterans Everywhere, and the Douglas County Community and Senior Center will be the beneficiaries of the Feb. 21 event at the senior center on 1329 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville. […]
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By Danielle Paquette, Washington Post When our throats burn, we’re conditioned to reach for antibiotics. When our noses run, we hound doctors for antibiotics. When we’re too groggy to drive to the doctor, we search our medicine cabinets for leftover antibiotics. Four out of five Americans are prescribed the drugs every year, according to the […]
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