By Tom Lotshaw Wading in the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe, Sean Tevlin and Tiffanee Hutton run fine mesh nets through the water to collect benthic macroinvertebrates, insects that live on the bottom of streams and require clean water and good habitat. Populations are poor, even in shallow riffles where they should be […]
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Tahoe’s Got Taste is part art show, part wine tasting. The May 20-21 event is at the Beach Retreat & Lodge in South Lake Tahoe. Featured artists include Claudia Garza, Ellen Nunes, Bonita Paulis, Ginny Schankerman, Amy Hackleman, Kelley Hackleman, Matthew Welter, Bruce Lee and Hib Engler. Ten percent of sales will be donated to the […]
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· Steven Brooks from Barton Family Medicine will discuss men’s health at a free lecture on June 9 from 6-7pm at Lake Tahoe Community College. · Truckee’s council members and planning commissioners are having a joint meeting May 24 to discuss climate planning. The meeting starts at 6pm at the airport. · Here is the […]
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By Jenny Kane, Reno Gazette-Journal Black Rock City LLC, the nonprofit that hosts the annual Burning Man gathering, has scored a major zone change that will help the organization develop a rural ranch property outside of the Black Rock Desert. The zone change, approved unanimously Tuesday by Washoe County commissioners, means that up to 500 workers and volunteers will be […]
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Bandit is a large 12-year-old Maine Coon cat who is very sweet. He likes other cats, dogs and children. He came to the shelter when his owner moved and couldn’t take him. Bandit is neutered, microchipped, tested for FIV, and vaccinated. He is at the El Dorado County Animal Services shelter in Meyers, along with […]
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By Joann Eisenbrandt Proponents of Measures E and G say these measures will: “Restore the purpose of zoning, which is to segregate uses that are incompatible and to implement the policies which will preserve the rural character of the county.” Opponents of Measures E and G say these measures will: “Threaten our open spaces, water […]
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By Andrés Martinez Welcome back, ’90s; I’ve missed you. Monica Lewinsky is on the speaking circuit. American cable networks have served up series on the O.J. Simpson trial and the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings. As we contemplate sending the Clintons back to the White House, ’90s economic globalization, anti-crime efforts, welfare reform, and financial deregulation […]
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By Bobby Azarian, New York Times It’s long been known that meditation helps children feel calmer, but new research is helping quantify its benefits for elementary school-age children. A 2015 study found that fourth- and fifth-grade students who participated in a four-month meditation program showed improvements in executive functions like cognitive control, working memory, cognitive flexibility — […]
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By Brian Alexander, Outside Is doggie love real? While it may seem obvious to you that your dog loves you, there’s been very little scientific data that dogs feel the equivalent of love for their owners. Some have argued that humans, who crave love and social bonds, see what they want to see when they ascribe […]
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Increased water levels at Lake Tahoe have allowed for the opening of the boat ramp at Sand Harbor. For now, only boats under 14 feet will be able to launch. As the lake raises, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park officials hope to allow more boats to launch. Boaters are required to have their powered watercraft inspected and/or […]
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