Between beauty products and a vast array of over the counter drugs available, it can be a challenge to know how to chose what is good for you, not to mention potential side effects. Give Your Medicine Cabinet a Makeover will introduce people to alternatives to synthetic and artificially processed drugs and beauty products. The […]
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By Kathryn Reed It’s been more than three months since South Lake Tahoe police Officer Johnny Poland was stripped of his badge and gun. He still doesn’t know why. “There has been no reportable movement,” Police Chief Brian Uhler told Lake Tahoe News. That means whatever is going on with the federal investigation is not […]
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By Mike Dunham, Anchorage Daily News Elyse Saugstad of Squaw Valley was taking a break with several fellow skiers Sunday in the Washington state backcountry when the shouting began. “Elyse! Avalanche!” The 33-year-old turned to see tons of snow boiling toward her. “I pulled the trigger,” she said, inflating two air bags attached to her […]
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A Nevada Highway Patrol officer was injured in a vehicle accident in Douglas County on Feb. 18. Trooper Dan Lopez sustained minor injuries when the driver of another vehicle allegedly ran the red light at the intersection of highways 88 and 395 on Saturday at 5:19am. The right front of the errant driver’s vehicle struck […]
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Darell G. Bricker passed away at his home in Gardnerville on Feb. 15, 2012, in the loving arms of his wife after a long and courageous battle. He was 82. Darell, a resident of Gardnerville since 1997, was born June 29, 1929, in Seymour, Mo., to Harvey and Mayme Bricker. He married Mary “Liz” Arnold […]
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The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is seeing a smooth transition as it assumes management of the county’s Regional Animal Services. Sheriff Michael Haley says he is confident residents will benefit from increased collaboration and coordination of duties between Animal Control officers and law enforcement. The Board of Commissioners approved moving Regional Animal Services to the […]
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North Lake Tahoe celebrates its long winter season with SnowFest, a 10-day carnival March 2-11 at a variety of venues. New events for the 31st annual gathering have been added, including the Snow Fiesta in Kings Beach with its mariachi bands, authentic Mexican food served a la carte and piñatas; the Snow “What” Building Contest, […]
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What is the Tahoe Rim Trail? A free trail talk on Feb. 22 from 11:45am-1pm will explain what this trail around Lake Tahoe is. Meet other trail enthusiasts and learn about trail building, hiking and youth programs, as well as educational opportunities. Register online for the free event. Explore Tahoe is at 4114 Lake Tahoe […]
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Rachel Jones, a licensed massage therapist, is giving a talk on the clinical approach to essential oil application on Feb. 24. The 11:30am-2:30pm event is at Lake Tahoe Wellness Center, 695 Wolf St, Kings Beach. The free event is geared toward alternative health practitioners, massage therapists, yoga teachers, spa technicians or anyone who simply wishes […]
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By Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times Former District of Columbia schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee urged a Los Angeles audience of educators and parents to pressure state leaders to change teacher tenure and seniority rules. Her appearance Wednesday night before an enthusiastic crowd of about 600 marked the third of four appearances statewide for Rhee, […]
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