By Lindsey Bever, Washington Post The human head weighs about a dozen pounds. But as the neck bends forward and down, the weight on the cervical spine begins to increase. At a 15-degree angle, this weight is about 27 pounds, at 30 degrees it’s 40 pounds, at 45 degrees it’s 49 pounds, and at 60 […]
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By Pauline Bartolone, Capitol Public Radio Hunting in California has been in a sharp decline for the past four decades. About 250,000 Californians hunted deer, pigs, bear and birds last year. In 1970, there were almost 700,000 hunters. Dan Yparraguirre, a deputy director with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife says urbanization is likely […]
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Christmas Cheer reports 1,200 families have signed up to receive food items and 800 kids are in need of toys for Christmas. Monetary donations, non-perishable food items and toys may be delivered to Christmas Cheer at 1120 Third St., South Lake Tahoe, or mail donations to P.O. Box 14489, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Volunteers are needed to distribute the […]
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Nevada is proving why it is the third most seismically active state in the United States behind California and Alaska. While it hasn’t had a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in 60 years, the far northwest corner of the state has been shaking for the better part of this fall. It all started in the summer. There […]
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By Tom Millham I am very pleased to inform you that Kevin Willitts, the official volunteer veterinarian for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, has released Cinder, the bear from Washington with burns on all four paws, from his medical care and will allow her to return to the area from where she came to complete her […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Cancer League’s annual See’s Candy fundraiser is under way. Money raised goes to provide stipends for cancer patients in the community. Funds are also used to reimburse people who drive patients to appointments. Jonnie Crawford, a volunteer with the organization, said in an average month it’s not unusual to hand out more […]
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By J.M. Hirsch, AP Giving thanks will be a little costlier this year, but — and here’s something you can be truly thankful for — it probably won’t empty your wallet. The price for putting Thanksgiving dinner on the table for 10 people is expected to rise slightly this year, clocking in at $49.41. That’s […]
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By Kathryn Reed First tracks happen every day of the ski season. First tracks of the season, well, you can only get those on opening day. Gunnar Barnwell was going to make sure he christened the slopes of Heavenly Mountain Resort for the 2014-15. The 13-year-old arrived at the gondola entrance at 5:30am Nov. 21 […]
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By Lynn Norton The holidays and their food celebrations are almost here. Sound wonderful? Many love the holidays, but dread the annual resolution to lose weight. Consider this: if you eat 500 extra calories a day for two months, you could gain nearly 10 pounds. Limit holiday weight gain with the following tips: Be selective. […]
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Holiday shoppers who attend the second annual Hospitality Holidays event on Dec. 3 from 5:30-9:30pm could complete their holiday shopping in one night and give the gift of locally made products from more than 50 artisans and vendors. The event is sponsored by the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association. There will be free photos with Santa, […]
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