By Pat Dillon, Moonshine Ink A gleaming red fire engine roars by, a paramedic ambulance close behind. Arriving at the scene, the firefighters attack the fire, assess the wrecked car, or stabilize the sick or injured person. On the North Shore, we’re fortunate to have the expertise and equipment to handle almost any emergency, but […]
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Starting this fall, all first-time, full-time California residents or AB540 eligible students attending Lake Tahoe Community College will pay zero tuition their first year. The Lake Tahoe College Promise is available to any student who is attending college for the first time. “Finances can be a huge barrier for those considering a post-high school education,” […]
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In the decade since football legend Gene Upshaw died from pancreatic cancer in 2008, the Gene Upshaw Memorial Fund held with Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation has raised nearly $1.5 million for cancer and concussion research and helped fund vital programs and services for patients at the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center. Terri […]
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The sixth annual nine-day summer edition of the Alpenglow Mountain Festival on the North Shore will showcase more than 40 individual events from June 16-24, and is almost entirely free. Geared toward beginner and intermediate summer recreation enthusiasts, the festival includes trail running, hiking, backpacking, lakeshore yoga, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, natural history events […]
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By Ashton Lyle Thousands of residents came out to watch as the Amgen Tour of California cycling race return to South Lake Tahoe on Friday. The women started the day with Stage 2, a 67-mile loop running into the Carson Valley, with a start and finish at Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Cal Lodge. The day also […]
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By Alexandra Staub, The Conversation The United States is facing a housing crisis: Affordable housing is inadequate, while luxury homes abound. Homelessness remains a persistent problem in many areas of the country. Despite this, popular culture has often focused on housing as an opportunity for upward mobility: the American Dream wrapped within four walls and […]
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By Yousong Ding, The Conversation As the temperatures rise and Americans swarm to the beach, they slather on sunscreen to protect against the sun’s harmful UV radiation that causes skin cancer. As they splash and swim, few give thought to whether the chemicals in the lotions and sprays are safe for marine organisms such as […]
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By Felicia Fonseca, AP American Indian tribes are welcoming an opportunity to offer sports betting in potentially hundreds of casinos across the country after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize it. Tribal casinos generate more than $31 billion a year in gross revenue. While adding sports books isn’t expected to […]
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By Chris Murray, Reno Gazette-Journal The NCAA has long considered Nevada taboo territory for hosting its championship events, citing the state’s legalized sports betting, but that policy changed Thursday. The organization, in a press release addressing the Supreme Court’s decision to allow sports wagering across the nation, said: “Also in response to the Supreme Court […]
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· Megan Jewell is the newest ob/gyn doctor at Barton Women’s Health. · The 39th annual Fireworks & Beach Party will be July 3, 7-10pm at Kings Beach State Recreation Area. · Squaw Valley will close Memorial Day, with skiing that Monday from 8am-2pm. · North Tahoe Public Utility District is having a budget workshop […]
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