By Tara Parker-Pope, New York Times The scientific research on the benefits of so-called expressive writing is surprisingly vast. Studies have shown that writing about oneself and personal experiences can improve mood disorders, help reduce symptoms among cancer patients, improve a person’s health after a heart attack, reduce doctor visits and even boost memory. Now […]
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BloodSource is having a blood drive in South Lake Tahoe on Feb. 2 from noon-6pm. It is sponsored by the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Walk-ins are welcome. Blood drive participants will receive a parking validation for the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel parking lot at the blood drive check in. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, […]
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Soul House Project in Truckee will host an all-ages event called the Super Soul Party on Feb. 1. From 3-8pm participants may watch the Super Bowl from comfortable couches on the Soul House Project’s 150-inch screen. Unlimited beer is available for $10, and for $20 attendees may eat food from Kellen’s Kitchen. There will be mini contests […]
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By Kathryn Reed While there hasn’t been much snow to clear from roads this winter, crews in the Lake Tahoe Basin have been busy putting brine on streets when the threat of weather has been in the forecast. This salt-water solution that is designed to prevent icing on the roads leaves a white film behind. […]
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By Jeff Baldwin ad Asher Sheppard, Santa Rosa Press Democrat Human population is often overlooked when we think about climate change. Yes, industrialization brings the greenhouse gases now warming the Earth, but it also affects world population, the proportions of young and old, where people live, what they consume and how their food is grown. […]
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By Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee The Nevada businessman facing charges in the CalPERS bribery case apparently shot himself to death with a 9mm semiautomatic handgun. Reno police released new details in the death of Alfred Villalobos, 71, who died about a month before he was due to go on trial in California on charges of […]
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By Randall Hackley, Bloomberg International conflict and water crises lead the list of top 10 global risks, according to a survey by the World Economic Forum ahead of this week’s meeting in Davos. The 2015 report published last week highlighted the most significant threats expected over the next decade, according to almost 900 WEF members […]
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By Cassie Shortsleeve, Outdoor Muscle tone and weight control. For the past decade, these benefits have topped the list of reasons why we exercise, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association’s annual report on the fitness industry. They consistently edge out others—like “feeling good after” and “increased energy”—we can’t see in a mirror. That doesn’t […]
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Alpenglow Mountain Festival, the nine-day festival in North Lake Tahoe, returns Feb. 21-March 1. This is a celebration of human-powered mountain sports, events, clinics, equipment demonstrations, presentations, film and more. Geared toward beginner and intermediate winter recreation enthusiasts, the Alpenglow Mountain Festival will showcase some of the best activities Lake Tahoe has to offer – Nordic skiing, backcountry […]
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Carson City’s film fest is expanding this year be a multi-venue, free three-day event. The festival was started last year by five local women. This year’s event is Feb. 5-7. The Carson City Community Center and Western Nevada College will be venues for viewing three foreign feature-length films, three independently produced films, and several Brewery […]
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