Richard Joseph Nathaniel Rouse, better known as Nathan Standing Bear, died Feb. 24, 2017. He was 67. Born July 2, 1949, to Warren C. Rouse and Dorothea Joy (Kennedy) Rouse, in Lafayette, Ind., he died at Chi Saint Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, N.D. Raised in a military family, Nathan grew up in Chapel Hill, N.C., […]
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By Jason Daley, Sierra Over the course of millions of years, environmental pressures push species to adapt, leading to a new tail shape, a striped color scheme, or a taste for eucalyptus leaves. But in the last couple decades, researchers have found that evolution isn’t just a slow invisible hand molding dinosaurs into birds. “Contemporary […]
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The 12th WinterFest of Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (TOCCATA) continues with Bach: The Passion according to St. Matthew. Performances will be: April 9 – 3:30pm, St. Rose of Lima Church in south Reno April 11 – 7pm, St. Theresa Church in South Lake Tahoe April 14 – 7pm St. Patrick’s Church in Incline Village. […]
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By Kathryn Reed Water meters not being used at South Lake Tahoe fire stations are costing the city about $30,000 a year, according to South Tahoe Public Utility District. The 4-inch meters were put in when the stations were built; before the city was incorporated. The idea was the fire engines would be filled with […]
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By Kaleb Roedel, KRNV-TV An injured hiker was rescued this morning near Bonsai Rock at on the North Shore, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Bob Harmon with WCSO says at about 1:3am March 20 the sheriff’s office received a report of a hiker at Bonsai Rock in Sand Harbor in need of medical […]
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Rainy is a beautiful calico Snowshoe mix kitty who is 4 years old. She is the perfect companion for someone who has no other pets, as she is scared of other cats and dogs. She is also frightened of children. Rainy needs a special home to help her feel comfortable and has been at the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Flip a switch and the lights go on. In the 21st century in the United States we expect that same outcome every time. But the reality is there are circumstances beyond the supplier’s control that cause the power to go out. Weather is the No. 1 reason Liberty Utilities customers find themselves […]
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By Marcos Breton, Sacramento Bee Barbara Smith never set to become anyone’s definition of an “anarchist.” How subversive can one be when living in the bucolic community of Auburn? The county seat of Placer isn’t where one goes to bring the down the government. Auburn is where one goes to retire, which is what Smith […]
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By Caitlin Dewey, New York Times The majority of Americans have no clear idea what “sell by” labels are trying to tell them. But after 40 years of letting us guess, the grocery industry has made moves to clear up the confusion. Last week the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, the two […]
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The annual Kings Beach Snowfest Parade on March 11 featured 28 creative and entertaining entries from community nonprofits, governmental agencies, service groups and local businesses. This year’s parade was attended by more than 1,000 spectators. It featured live music, fire trucks, candy, and more. The 2017 parade winners are: Best Tahoe spirit award: Karen’s Playskool […]
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