By Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle The early bird not only gets the worm, but may stand a better chance of riding out global warming. A study finds that birds in California are breeding up to 12 days earlier than they did a century ago, an apparent effort to maintain their optimal nesting temperatures as […]
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Nearly $6 million in federal transportation funds for projects that improve non-motorized mobility, historic preservation for transportation-related projects, scenic accessibility, safe routes to school and more are available through the Nevada Department of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Program. Governmental agencies, tribal governments, school districts, private schools and nonprofit organizations can sponsor TAP applications. Each eligible application […]
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The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and South Tahoe Refuse are partnering to make giving to Christmas Cheer easy. The LTVA’s Drive and Drop for Christmas Cheer takes place Dec. 4-9, 9am-5pm. Drive through the visitor center parking lot at 3066 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe to donate food or toys into the bins provided by […]
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All veterans and the community are invited to Veterans Healing Camp for a family Christmas party on Dec. 16 from 3-7pm. The celebration will feature a potluck dinner, live music and singing with Randy Ide, games, ugly Christmas sweater contest, white elephant gift exchange, and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Veterans Healing Camp is […]
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By Kathryn Reed One of the largest rate increases ever requested by South Tahoe Refuse is expected to go into effect Jan. 1. While the respective jurisdictions still must approve the increase, the Waste Management Joint Powers Authority board this week signed off on it. South Lake Tahoe customers would see an 8.81 percent increase, […]
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By Jennifer Lukins In South Lake Tahoe we take pride in having, hands down, some of the best drinking water you can find. Around town folks carry “Drink Tahoe Tap” water bottles. We turn our noses up at bottled water. The primary source of drinking water in the South Shore area is groundwater. Unfortunately, few […]
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By Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times Trying to stay trim as you age? Surprisingly, if you’re cutting calories to lose weight, adding weights to your weight loss regimen may be more effective than beginning a walking program, according to a new study that adds to growing evidence that weight training is important for vigorous aging. […]
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By Amelia Pak-Harvey and Meghin Delaney, Las Vegas Review-Journal Talk to just about anyone in Nevada and they’ll agree that the state’s public education system needs to improve. But the unanimity ends there. Superintendents and many education advocates have long called for the Legislature to put more money into schools. But many legislators and other […]
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Lake Tahoe Historical Society is planning a festive day of free family fun on Dec. 9 from 11am-7pm. The museum is being transformed into a Victorian Christmas scene. Tour the museum and 1930’s log cabin. Santa arrives by sleigh at 5pm. There will be sleigh rides for all. Ukulele Christmas music will be playing, the […]
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By Larry Weitzman If there were a Nobel Prize for fun and motoring enjoyment, the Mazda MX-5 would be the hands down winner. No if, ands, or buts. Now in its fourth generation, the more time I spend in the left seat (the right seat ain’t too bad either), the more I want one. In […]
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